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Email
Phone
(844) 651-8963
Website
Address
814 West Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, US
Professional
About
Michael W. Pearson is a prominent partner at Curry, Pearson & Wooten PLC, located in Phoenix, AZ, specializing in personal injury law and complex litigation. His extensive legal practice encompasses a wide array of areas, including aviation accidents, aviation regulation, severe personal injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation, and defamation matters. Michael is also a knowledgeable consultant on Federal Aviation Regulation compliance, helping clients navigate the intricacies of aviation law. Recognized as one of Arizona's Finest Lawyers, Michael has earned an AV rating, signifying his excellence in legal practice. He is a proud member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has received the highest rating possible from AVVO. The National Trial Lawyers Association has honored him as one of the "Top 100 Trial Attorneys," and he has been selected by his peers as a "Super Lawyer," reflecting his commitment to legal excellence. In addition to his practice, Michael contributes to legal education as an instructor of aviation law and regulation at Arizona State University. He authored "Foundations of Aviation Law," a textbook utilized in both graduate and undergraduate courses, showcasing his expertise in the field. Michael’s litigation experience includes representing international firms such as Gosschalks Solicitors, Stewarts Law, Air France, S.A., and Zest Airways. Notably, he represented the families of 19 firefighters who tragically lost their lives in a wildfire near Yarnell, Arizona, in 2013. Currently, he is litigating a significant class action lawsuit on behalf of FAA-CTI (collegiate training institution) students who faced discrimination during the application process, as well as another class action challenging the FAA’s hiring practices that resulted in racial disparities. Michael W. Pearson is well-versed in aviation law, including airplane and helicopter accidents, wrongful death claims, personal injury cases, FAA enforcement actions, and complex litigation, establishing him as a leading authority in air traffic control issues.
Credentials
Education
1994 Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994 Arizona State University MBA 1987 University of Houston BBA
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2019 Arizona's Finest Lawyers, Arizona's Finest Lawyers 2019 Arizona's Finest Lawyers, Arizona's Finest Lawyers 2019 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2019 SuperLawyer, Thomson Reuters 2019 Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Publications
2014 Textbook Foundations of Aviation Law 2011 CPW Legal Guides Aviation Law: What You Really Need to Know 2010 Journal of Air Transportation Worldwide Reviewer 2010 CPW Legal Guides When The FAA Investigates You 1999 The CRM Insight: The Aircrew Journal for Cockpit/Crew Resource Management. Editorial Board
Associations
2014 - Present United States Contract Tower Association (USCTA) Board Member 2010 - Present District of Columbia Bar Member 2009 - Present Maricopa County Bar Association Member 1997 - Present Colorado Bar Association Member 1996 - Present National Transportation Bar Association Member
Speaking
2011 International Symposium on Aviation Psychology Air Traffic Control 2009 International Symposium on Aviation Psychology Human Factors in Air Traffic Control 2004 Arizona Aviation Conference Aviation Accidents 2004 Arizona Aviation Conference Aviation Enforcment Actions
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Updated: Jun 09, 2026