Michael is an Associate Attorney at Stephens Reed & Armstrong, PLLC. He joined the team in 2024 and primarily practices construction law and complex commercial litigation.
Legal Experience
Before joining SRA, Michael practiced insurance defense and commercial litigation at other Houston law firms; and worked for seven years as a paralegal, managing complex litigation cases, assisting in investigations, and providing translation services for Spanish-speaking clients. Michael has a deep appreciation for the process of litigation and has learned what it takes to formulate a winning strategy.
Education
- J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston, 2022
- Corporate Counsel Review, Associate Editor
- Construction Law Journal, Student Editor
- Real Estate and Construction Law Society, Vice-President
- B.S., University of Houston Downtown, 2017
Professional Licenses and Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
Published Works
- Amazon, a Sales Facilitator, not a “Seller” in Texas, 40 Corp. Couns. Rev. 235 (Nov. 2021)
- The History, Interpretation, and Amendment of Section 38.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, 17:2 Const. L.J. 94 (Winter 2021)
- Construction Ahead, Expect Delays on Governmental Immunity, 17”1 Const. L.J. 47 (Summer 2021)
- Stockholders need not approve asset transfer, 40 Corp. Couns. Rev. 153 (May 2021)
Other interests
Michael loves spending time with family, which includes three dogs (@ultimutt_puppers) and trying new restaurants. He also enjoys fixing up his home DIY style and going on vacation.
