Michael Heygood
Partner
Michael Heygood focuses his practice on complex
litigation involving insurance companies and corporations.
During his career, he has represented litigants
(plaintiffs and defendants) in a multitude of civil
litigation arenas. He has tried numerous cases to
jury verdict and is Board Certified in Civil Trial
Advocacy and Personal Injury Trial Law. He is also
AV-rated (the highest legal rating available) by
Martindale Hubbell.EDUCATION
United States International University, B.A., cum laude
Houston Law Center, J.D., cum laude
EXPERIENCE
Cowles & Thompson
Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei
MEMBERSHIPS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & RECOGNITION
State Bar of Texas
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Tarrant County Bar Association
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association
Dallas Bar Association
Voted by his peers, through the Texas Monthly magazine survey, as one of the “Super Lawyers” in the State of Texas. For more information about what qualifies an attorney to be considered a Super Lawyer, download the "Super Lawyers in a Nutshell" PDF. Click Icon Above to View Michael's Profile.
AV-rated (the highest legal rating available) for excellence by the leading law firm rating service, Martindale Hubbell.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
United States District Court; Northern, Southern and Eastern District of Texas
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Complex Contract and Insurance Litigation
Trucking Litigation
Insurance Bad Faith Litigation
National Class Action Litigation
Pharmaceutical Litigation
Business Litigation
Nursing Home and Medical Negligence Litigation
Medical Device Implant Litigation
Oil and Gas Royalty Litigation
Automobile Crashworthiness Litigation
Life-altering Personal Injury Cases
Insurance Fraud Litigation
Securities Fraud Litigation
Law Firm
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