Michael Haigler
About Michael
Biography
Michael was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Michael graduated from Providence Senior High, and went on to graduate summa cum laude from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science, along with minors in History and Spanish. Subsequently, Michael earned his Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude. While in law school, Michael worked as a law clerk for Dummit Fradin, in addition to serving as a Civil Procedure teaching assistant for Professors Meredith Jeffries and Colin Stockton. Additionally, while in law school, Michael was a member of the Order of the Crown Honor Society, and he also served as President of Phi Delta Phi legal honor society.
Currently, Michael’s professional focus is litigation, where he utilizes his competitive drive and relentless preparation to advocate for his clients. Michael has a keen interest and respect for the Constitution, and the values and principles it promotes. Michael diligently strives to not only exceed his clients’ goals and expectations, but to do so in an efficient and professional manner. As a native of Charlotte, Michael has a profound sense of pride and passion in the Charlotte community. In his free time, Michael enjoys a myriad of sports and outdoor activities. Michael is an ardent supporter of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Carolina Panthers, and Charlotte Hornets.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 4 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 11 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Dean & Gibson, PLLC
301 S. McDowell, Charlotte, NC, 28204
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Michael Haigler's Reviews
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Posted by David foy | September 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Makes the impossible possible
Michael is truly a legal magician! I was in an impossible traffic violation situation that was surely going to result in 6 years of incredibly high insurance rates - 24 MPH over!! Michael cared enough about my situation to go the extra mile and get everything reduced to a ZERO point violation. Every ...
Posted by Katie | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great experience!
Michael Haigler was prompt, knowledgeable, prepared and always kept me in the loop on what was going on with my case. Michael and his firm exceeded my expectations, won my case and have continued to follow up with me to ensure I didn't have any further questions/needs. I would reccommend them to any...
Posted by Alexander | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Sincerest Thank You
I talked with several attorneys and ultimately decided to retain Michael's services. In every consultation with each of the attorneys, I was told that I very likely would not get the result I most wanted-some venturing as low as saying there was a 10% chance each of my misdemeanors would be dismissed...
Posted by Joseph | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Thank you
I can't put in words how much I was helped! Everything was super easy and while there were many things to work around everyone worked so hard and I could never say how thankful I am for everything! It only took one call and they took it from there. There was very good contact thru the whole thing and...
Posted by Sarah Evans | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Three Cheers for this Amazing Lawyer! yay! yay! yay!
Could not be more pleased with the work that Michael and the Dummit Fradin firm did on my behalf. A speeding ticket can cause a lot of frustration in a person's life - and this firm made the whole process easy for me. After the judgement, it was clear that I had lawyers who worked for ME and not th...
Michael Haigler's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Michael. I am impressed with his skill and professionalism. He works hard to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients. His reputation in the community is excellent. I would trust Michael with any legal matter."
"Mr. Haigler has continually impressed me with his skill and dedication to being a strong advocate for his clients."
"Michael exhibits the highest degree of knowledge and professionalism in representing his clients and striving to achieve excellent results. I highly recommend him as an attorney!"
"Attorney Haigler is an intelligent and a dynamic attorney. He is dedicated to fighting for his clients and doesn't stop until the job is done. I strongly recommend this lawyer."
"I recommend Michael Haigler for legal representation in the Charlotte and Gastonia areas. Mr. Haigler understands his client's needs and represents them in both a professional and compassionate manner, while using his knowledge of the law and courtroom skills to obtain the best possible outcome for their cases."
"Michael has shown to be a solid advocate during our case, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend his services."
"Mr. Haigler is an outstanding attorney who knows how to put the needs of his clients above all else. Both his knowledge of the law and his relentless preparation make him an effective trial attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael is an excellent trial attorney, who also takes the time to prepare a case and fully understand both the applicable law as well as the facts. I fully endorse him."
"I had the privilege of working with Mr. Haigler on a conspiracy to traffic cocaine case. He was a zealous advocate in the courtroom and truly understands how to litigate a case. I highly recommend Mr. Haigler."
"Michael is a natural trial attorney, and understands how a courtroom works. He does an excellent job representing his clients."
"I highly endorse Michael. Each time I see him in the courtroom advocating for his clients, I am more and more impressed.. He will fearlessly fight for his clients and exhaust every argument."
"Michael is a passionate attorney who is always looking for ways to better serve his clients. He is bright and dedicated. I strongly endorse this attorney."
"I have worked with Michael for the last three years, and he continues to impress me with his his knowledge of the law and the skill with which he applies the law in the courtroom. He is a passionate and relentless advocate for his clients both in and out of the courtroom. I highly recommend him."
"Michael is a thorough and extensively knowledgeable when it comes to the law that he practices. He takes the time to understand the issues and facts for each of his clients and works diligently to stay up to date on changing laws. Michael prepares and presents cases in a professional and veteran fashion. He is an extremely impressive attorney whom I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 10 DUI/DWI Attorney, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2013
CALI Award for Highest Grade- Construction Law, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Education
2012
CALI Award for Highest Grade-Legal Writing, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Education
2012
Academic Achievement Scholarship, Charlotte School of Law
2012
CALI Award for Highest Grade- Civil Procedure, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Education
2012
CALI Award for Highest Grade - Law & Economics, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Education
2012
CALI Award for Highest Grade - Torts, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Education
2011
Merit Scholarship Recipient, Charlotte School of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Associate Attorney, Dean & Gibson, PLLC
2014 - Present
Associate Attorney, Dummit Fradin
2012 - 2014
Law Clerk, Dummit Fradin
Associations
2016 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar Community Service CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
Mecklenburg County BarMember
2014 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2014 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeEditorial Board Member
2014 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor SocietyPresident
2012 - 2013
Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Dismissal
Education
2014
JD - Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2016
Ethics
2016
Gun Law in North Carolina
2015
Top Hearsay Pitfalls Made by Trial Attorneys
Publications
2016
2016
2015
2015
2014
Languages
English
Spanish