Michael Thomas is a trial attorney focusing his practice in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation. He also has substantial experience handling high-risk securities matters, particularly matters involving registered investment advisory firms and independent advisors. Michael is a Dallas-based partner with the firm and a member of the Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice.

Michael has tried cases in both state and federal courts as well as arbitration in Texas, California, Florida, Colorado, New York, Utah, and Pennsylvania. His litigation style has earned him a reputation for being a creative, out-of-the-box problem solver, and a well-prepared advocate for his clients.

Michael routinely handles large, complex, multiparty matters including cases involving the proper management of registered investment advisory firms and supervision of independent advisors; theft of trade secrets; patent and copyright infringement; covenants not to compete; partnership disputes; breaches of contract and fiduciary duties, along with other business torts; employee theft, fraud, and embezzlement.

Michael has experience in all aspects of litigation in state and federal court and a significant amount of trial experience exceeding most of his peers. His experience includes all phases of trial including pre-trial proceedings, opening statements, closing arguments, expert witness preparation and examination, and direct and cross examination of witnesses.