Archie Carl Pierce

An accomplished civil litigator, Archie Carl Pierce serves as a shareholder at Wright & Greenhill PC in Austin, Texas. With a dedicated commitment to providing skilled legal counsel, he skillfully advocates for diverse clients across the state, primarily focusing on serving the Austin area. His clientele spans insurance companies, governmental agencies, employees, property owners and other entities. He demonstrates mastery in various areas of law, including:· General civil litigation· Federal civil rights defense· Insurance defense· Commercial litigation· Directors and officers liability· Personal injury· Premises litigationMr. Pierce has demonstrated versatility in his legal career by representing plaintiffs and defendants. Notably, he played a pivotal role as one of the lead attorneys in a case against three of the world's largest generic drug manufacturers under the state's Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. This effort resulted in a substantial settlement in favor of his clients, showcasing his skill and effectiveness in complex legal matters.Following the completion of his B.A. degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1971, Mr. Pierce pursued his legal education at the University of Houston Law Center, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1974. During his time in law school, he distinguished himself as a member of the Houston Law Review. Having gained admission to practice law in Texas, he is also licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.Serving as defense counsel, Mr. Pierce has consistently achieved notable success on behalf of his clients. He has secured favorable verdicts for police officers and municipalities in numerous cases involving allegations of excessive force. He also successfully secured a positive outcome for a municipal agency facing allegations of workplace sexual discrimination.In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Pierce is an active member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and The Texas Association of Defense Counsel. His exceptional track record has garnered recognition from his peers, exemplified by his AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. Furthermore, he holds certification as a specialist in personal injury trial law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, underscoring his commitment to excellence in his field.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.