Michael F. Pezzulli is a seasoned attorney with the experience and track record clients trust. He is a powerful advocate in court for clients facing high-conflict divorce, complex asset division, and every kind of civil trial matter. Pezzulli leverages deep knowledge of the law and decades of experience with judges and courts across Texas to fight for his clients. His passion for taking a strong case to court for a jury to decide, when settling would yield a fraction of its potential, has produced highly favorable results for many.
Pezzulli understands the emotional and financial toll of taking legal action against family, employers, or trusted institutions. When clients choose mediation, Pezzulli designs efficient, creative solutions that protect your financial assets and minimize conflict. In a private consultation, Michael Pezzulli will consider the details of your case and provide a realistic assessment of potential outcomes to help you decide your next steps.
Michael Pezzulli is a gifted storyteller, highly-rated keynote speaker and mentor. Michael Pezzull's integrity has earned the respect of peers and judges. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Practice areas:
• Family Law, Custody, Child Support, Adoption, Protective Orders
• Collaborative Divorce and Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Commercial Disputes
• Catastrophic Personal Injury, 18-Wheeler Accidents
• Domestic Violence
• Institutional Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse
• Real Estate Litigation
• Banking, Mortgage, and Securities Fraud
• Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)
• Mediation
• Appeals
Education:
J.D. 1976 - West Virginia University College of Law
B.A. 1973 - West Virginia University, Magna Cum Laude
Selected Honors:
Best Law Firms, 2019 - U.S. News & World Report (Texas, Civil Litigation)
Highest Rating, Legal Ability & Ethics, 2019 - Martindale-Hubbell
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2013, 2014 - Nat
- West Virginia University College of Law
- J.D. (1976) | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- Honors: Graduating Senior Contributing Most to Overall Legal Scholarship
- Activities: Law Review - published 3 articles Moot Court Team
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- West Virginia University
- B.S. (1973) | Political Science, Psychology minor
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude Debate Scholarship, 4 years
- Activities: Political Science Honorary, President Debate Team, first seed for four years
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- Managing Partner
- Law Office of Michael F. Pezzulli
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- Associate
- Kelsoe & Ayres
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- Associate
- Hughes, Luce, Hennessy, Smith and Castle (now K&L Gates)
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- Law Clerk
- Hon. John A. Field, Jr., Senior U.S. Circuit Judge, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
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- Criminal Law and Civil Litigators: A Review of Three Little Known Federal Statutes and Their Potential Application to Attorneys
- State Bar of Texas, live Continuing Legal Education Webinar
- Debtor's and Creditor's Rights Attachment and Garnishment Constitutional Parameters of Prejudgment Remedies
- West Virginia Law Review, Vol. 78, Number 1
- "Advanced Creditor's Rights Course Deficiency Suits"
- State Bar of Texas, Vol. 2.
- Attorney-Client Privilege in Civil Litigation, Protecting and Defending Confidentiality (Fourth Edition)
- American Bar Association
- Attorney-Client Privilege in Civil Litigation, Protecting and Defending Confidentiality (Third Edition)
- American Bar Association
- Pretrial and Trial Publicity Ethics, Practicality and Ambiguity; "Learning from the Masters"
- Dallas Bar Association
- It's Like Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall: Representing Troubled Financial Institutions Against The Federal Government, 3rd Annual Advanced DTPA/Consumer Law Course, San Antonio, Texas
- Three Little-Known Federal Statutes and Parallel Prosecution in Criminal Law and Civil Litigators, Plano, Texas
- Collin County Bar Association, Civil Litigation/Appellate Section
- An Ill Wind Blows Into Town?: U.S. Supreme Court Rules That State Courts Have Concurrent Jurisdiction Over Rico Claims, Business Litigation Seminar
- Dallas Bar Association
- The Court's Charge in DTPA Cases, Consumer Law Seminar
- Civil Trial Law
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- AV Pre-eminent Lawyer
- Martindale-Hubbell
- SuperLawyer
- Thomson-Reuters
- Best Law Firms in America
- U.S. News & World Report
- Top 100 Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- Honorary Green Beret
- Department of the Army
- State Bar of Texas, Legal Board of Specialization
- Examiner
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- Activities: Served as examiner for 12 years, writing and grading examinations for attorneys seeking to become certified in Civil Trial Law
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- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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- Activities: Forum of top trial lawyers in the U.S. who have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, and have met other stringent qualifications.
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- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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- Activities: Forum of top trial lawyers in the U.S. who have won verdicts and settlements of one million dollars or higher, and have met other stringent qualifications.
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- Texas State Bar # 15881900
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- Civil Air Patrol Squadron TX 295, McKinney, Texas
- Squadron Commander
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- Activities: U.S. Air Force auxiliary public service organization that mobilizes citizen air patrol to carry out emergency service missions in the air and on the ground.
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
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- 4th Circuit
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- 5th Circuit
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- Federal Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Contact for details.
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- English: Spoken, Written
Law Office of Michael F. Pezzulli - Dallas Trial Lawyer