 OverviewMichael is an experienced commercial litigator and trial lawyer, he focuses his practice on defending clients in complex commercial disputes in federal and state courts and arbitration. He represents clients in contract disputes, consumer litigation, business torts, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Wage and Hour, Title VII, Chapter 21, family and medical leave, sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, non-competition and confidentiality agreements. With respect to his consumer litigation practice, Michael has extensive experience representing retail companies, credit and mortgage lending institutions, as well as other related consumer finance entities. Specifically, he has represented clients in matters involving federal and state consumer protection statutes, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Texas Debt Collections Act (TDCA) and Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) in state court, federal court and arbitration. He also works with clients to develop TCPA-compliant processes and policies. Michael also spends a considerable amount of time consulting with and advising clients on commercial and employment practices and policies. In this respect, Michael worked in a secondment position as in-house counsel for an international placement company. Memberships
- ACA International
- Down Syndrome Association of Houston (Board of Directors and Legal Counsel)
- Honorable Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court (Barrister)
- Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment and Litigation Sections
- State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Law Section
OverviewMichael is an experienced commercial litigator and trial lawyer, he focuses his practice on defending clients in complex commercial disputes in federal and state courts and arbitration. He represents clients in contract disputes, consumer litigation, business torts, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Wage and Hour, Title VII, Chapter 21, family and medical leave, sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, non-competition and confidentiality agreements. With respect to his consumer litigation practice, Michael has extensive experience representing retail companies, credit and mortgage lending institutions, as well as other related consumer finance entities. Specifically, he has represented clients in matters involving federal and state consumer protection statutes, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Texas Debt Collections Act (TDCA) and Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) in state court, federal court and arbitration. He also works with clients to develop TCPA-compliant processes and policies. Michael also spends a considerable amount of time consulting with and advising clients on commercial and employment practices and policies. In this respect, Michael worked in a secondment position as in-house counsel for an international placement company. ExperiencePlacement Agency Secondment Secondment in-house position for international professional placement company handling North American business counseling, labor and employment [more]Secondment in-house position for international professional placement company handling North American business counseling, labor and employment consultation and related commercial and employment litigation. [less]FLSA Represented numerous oil and gas companies in class/collective action litigation related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) wage and hour issues. EEOC Charges Against a Hospital Represented local hospital with respect to all EEOC charges of discrimination. NLRA Complaints Represented multiple companies with respect to NLRA complaints, including concerted activity issues. Labor & Employment Counsel Represented national chain of electronics and appliances stores with respect to consumer litigation including Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Texas Debt Collection [more]Represented national chain of electronics and appliances stores with respect to consumer litigation including Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Texas Debt Collection Act, Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and debt collection. [less]Labor & Employment Counsel Drafted, assisted in rolling out and litigated employment agreements and polices, including class waivers, arbitration provisions, non-compete agreement, confidentiality [more]Drafted, assisted in rolling out and litigated employment agreements and polices, including class waivers, arbitration provisions, non-compete agreement, confidentiality agreements, executive compensation agreements and employee handbooks. [less]Class + Collective Waivers Litigated and upheld class/collective waivers in the Southern District of Texas subsequent to NLRB’s DR Horton decision for national Corporation. Labor & Employment Counsel Legal Counsel for the Down Syndrome Association of Houston. Labor & Employment Counsel Labor and Employment Counsel for the Houston SPCA.
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