Michael’s practice focuses on litigation, mediation and arbitration. He advises on issues concerning complex civil litigation, construction litigation, debt collection, landlord/tenant litigation, contract disputes, real estate litigation and mechanic’s lien/construction bond claims.
Michael is a mediator in a variety of cases in both Texas and New Mexico. Besides being qualified to handle civil mediations, he is also qualified to mediate lawsuits affecting the parent/child relationship and other family disputes and Guardianship Case mediations. Michael is a Credential Distinguished Mediator with the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association.
In 2002, Michael became a partner at the Firm. He received his B.A. and M.S. from Pittsburg State University of Kansas and J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. He has practiced law in Texas since 1996 and in New Mexico since 2013. Michael handles cases in local, state and federal courts.
Michael has shared his legal expertise at multiple seminars and conventions throughout the country and serves the community as a volunteer attorney for the Children’s Justice Center of El Paso. Additionally, he represents children and parents in cases involving the Texas Department of Family Protective Services.
Michael began his legal career at Mounce, Green, Meyers, Safi & Galatzan. As an associate attorney, he was a part of the litigation section, focusing on insurance defense litigation. This experience gave him immediate access to clients, depositions and courts, including being lead counsel in bench and jury trials. Michael has established a reputation as a knowledgeable and professional attorney. Fellow attorneys in the legal community have hired him to assist with various legal issues including post-judgement collection and mediation.
During college Michael was commissioned as an Infantry Officer with the Kansas National Guard. After graduating from college, Michael served in the U.S. Army as a Military Intelligence Officer. Over his military career, Michael was responsible for hundreds of soldiers and millions of dollars worth of equipment. In this role, he developed critical thinking and leadership skills that have influenced how he handles clients’ complex legal situations.
Texas, 1996
New Mexico, 2013
Supreme Court of the United States
Licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Texas
Licensed to practice in all courts in the State of New Mexico
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1996
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas, 1996
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, 2013
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1995
Pittsburg State University of Kansas, M.S., 1986
Pittsburg State University of Kansas, B.A., 1984
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