Years ago, corporate negligence nearly cost me my life. I know what it feels like to lie in a hospital bed wondering whether anyone will be held accountable. I know the fear of mounting medical bills. I know the frustration of being treated like a file number instead of a human being.
That experience changed the entire direction of my life. It taught me something no law school class ever could: when you have been hurt by someone else's carelessness, what you need most is someone who will stand with you, fight for you, and refuse to back down.
That is exactly what I do. Every single case.
Who I Am
I am the founding attorney of Michelle Acosta Law Firm, PLLC, a Houston-based personal injury practice built on one simple promise: you will never be treated like just another case.
Before launching my own firm, I served as General Counsel for a multi-state organization overseeing operations across roughly 1,800 employees. That experience gave me a front-row seat to how large corporations think, how they manage risk, and how they try to minimize liability. I use that knowledge now to hold those same kinds of organizations accountable when their negligence hurts people.
Today, my practice is focused entirely on personal injury: motor vehicle accidents, commercial trucking collisions, premises liability, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. I prepare every case as if it is going to trial, because that level of preparation is what produces results, whether we resolve your case at the negotiating table or in front of a jury.
What Sets Me Apart
I have been where you are.
Personal experience with serious injury means I understand what you are going through on a level most attorneys never will. I return every call. I treat my clients like family.
I am trained to tell your story.
As a Gerry Spence Method graduate, I have been trained in the art of connecting with jurors on a human level. Your story deserves to be heard, and I know how to make it resonate.
I know how the other side operates.
As former General Counsel, I understand corporate defense strategy from the inside. I know the playbook they use to minimize your claim, and I know exactly how to counter it.
I have a proven track record.
$56 million jury verdict in Harris County. Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2025, 2026). National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Litigation (2024, 2025, 2026). National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers in Texas. Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
My Background
I grew up in a diplomatic family, spending 13 formative years living abroad while my parents served on U.S. diplomatic missions across Latin America and Southeast Asia. That upbringing gave me fluency in Spanish and a deep understanding of diverse cultures, perspectives, and communication styles.
For my clients, this means more than just language access. It means I understand the cultural context behind your concerns. I do not just translate words. I listen, I understand, and I advocate in a way that respects who you are and where you come from.
Se habla espanol. Estamos aqui para usted.
Leadership & Community
I believe that being a good lawyer means more than winning cases. It means investing in the profession and the community.
I currently serve as Vice President of Communications and Co-Chair of Community Outreach for the Houston Trial Lawyers Association. Previously, I chaired the HTLA Women's Caucus (2024, 2025), where I worked to support and mentor women in trial law. I am a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a member of the Texas Bar College, and I serve on the Board of Advocates of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. I am also a board member of the Hispanic Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Texas.
These roles reflect my commitment to strengthening the justice system and ensuring that people who need a voice always have one.
Credentials & Recognition
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2025, 2026) — Top 2.5% of Texas Attorneys
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — Civil Litigation (2024, 2025, 2026)
- National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers — Texas
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Texas Bar Foundation Fellow
- Texas Bar College Member
- Gerry Spence Method Graduate
- South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D.
- Licensed in Texas (2017)
Awards & Recognition
Your Story Matters. Let Me Help You Tell It.
If you or someone you love has been injured because of someone else's negligence, I want to hear from you. The consultation is free, and you will never owe a fee unless we win your case.