Of Counsel
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Phone: 409-833-1196
Fax: 409-832-7040
Michael was born in Iowa in 1952, raised in Colorado, and moved to Texas to attend Baylor University in 1972. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1975, and a Juris Doctorate degree from The Baylor Law School in 1976, he moved to Beaumont Texas to begin practicing law.
He began his own practice in Beaumont in 1978, and has proudly continued practicing law in Southeast Texas for 33 years during which he has become very knowledgeable in many matters of law. His extensive experience in general civil practice is a great benefit to clients in serving all areas of their needs. Michael has served as a U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee and is currently serving as City Prosecutor of Sour Lake, Texas. The firm represents over 200 local businesses. Their representation extends to several legal fields including:
- Personal Injury
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate
- Probate & Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Bankruptcy
- Contract
- Home
Areas of Practice
- Small Business Representation
- Estate
- Family
- Wills
- Business Formation
Litigation Percentage
- 50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1977
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1977
- U.S. Tax Court, 1977
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1977
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1979
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 1979
Education
- Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence – 1976
- Baylor University, Waco, Texas
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts – 1975
- Major: History
References
- Star Graphics, Inc.
Classes/Seminars
- Veterans Consumer Seminar, Jefferson County Bar, 2012 – Present
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Jefferson County Bar Association, Member
Pro Bono Activities
- Jefferson County Bar Association