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Michael S. Mitchell
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Biography
Michael is Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Within the Texas legal community, Board Certification means that an attorney has substantial, relevant experience in a select field of law as well as demonstrated, and tested, special competence in that area of law. There are more than 70,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only 7000 are Board Certified.
Michael has practiced in the State of Texas since obtaining his law license in November, 1993. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree with High Honors. He attended Texas Tech University School of law on a full academic scholarship and received his Juris Doctorate degree Cum Laude in 1993.
Over the last twenty-five years Michael's practice has developed to include representation of both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy. He has appeared and represented clients in hundreds of bankruptcy cases pending both locally and as far away as Chicago, Boston, Delaware and California. Since 2001, Michael has appeared on behalf of and has acted as outside bankruptcy counsel for several Texas lawfirms engaged in the collection of debts in bankruptcy. He was a speaker at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Law Course in 2004 and in 2007.
A former partner in the firm of Campbell, Williams & Mitchell, PLLC, Mr. Mitchell has counseled and represented clients in non-bankruptcy matters involving taxation, debt collection, personal injuries, wills and probate, and other civil matters.
Mr. Mitchell is licensed to practice in all Texas courts and in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Texas for 32 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
DeMarco Mitchell, PLLC
1255 West 15th Street, Suite 805, Plano, TX, 75075-7299
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Posted by Gerardo Salas | July 14, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Great lawyer
We filed Chapter 11 and we couldnt have been happier with the outcome , he and Barbara have helped us through this time and we strongly recommend him
Posted by Sharon | June 28, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Finally, a good attorney
Mr. Mitchell went above and beyond assisting me with my bankruptcy case. I highly recommend him for anyone considering bankruptcy.
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Great legal advise
I felt very comfortable and at ease talking with Michael Mitchell. He and his staff guided me through a very tough ordeal. This involved both my business and personal finances. I had no idea how to even begin and they made this uncomfortable situation as painless as possible.
Michael S. Mitchell's Lawyer Endorsements
"I unequivocally endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Mitchell for many years. I consider him a good friend and zealous attorney. He has represented many of our clients with bankruptcy needs over the years and I know he cares for them all. Michael embodies all of the qualities anyone would seek in an attorney. Highly recommended and respected!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"MIke is one of the most diligent and ethical lawyers I know. Moreover, when it comes to the Chapter 13 bankruptcy practice in the Eastern District of Texas, there is no better lawyer to have on your side. Mike is a great attorney!"
"Michael and I worked together for several years in the Dallas area. He is an outstanding attorney in terms of both legal ability and ethics. I highly recommend him."
"I have referred many of my clients to Mike for bankruptcy needs and will continue to do so. He's always taken care of my clients' needs and is upfront and accurate regarding expectations and fees. He is honest and trustworthy."
"I have known Mike for over 25 years and know him to be a very smart, and experienced lawyer of the highest integrity. He stands up for his clients 100%. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an excellent attorney who always provides the highest levels of professionalism for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very professional and always takes care of his clients."
"I've known Mr. Mitchell for many years. he is one the absolutely best fellow bankruptcy attorneys in the Dallas area. If I needed his services, I would not hesitate to go to Mr. Mitchell. He has worked as opposing counsel and offered me advice as well. I say this as one of his competitors."
"I have called on Mike to assist my business clients with their bankruptcy issues for many years. He has an excellent knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code, as well as strategies to achieve the best possible results for clients by following those (extremely complicated) rules. I strongly recommend Mike as an excellent bankruptcy lawyer."
"Mike is a good lawyer with a great deal of knowledge and experience in the bankruptcy area. I have worked personally with Mike and know that he has a lot of experience in business and personal bankruptcy cases alike. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike Michell is extremely adept, skillful, proficient, and capable. The Judges and court personnel repect him. Fellow laywers know he is a man of his word and respect his keen ability. It is without hesitation or reservation that I recommend him. Merv Waage, Denton, Texas"
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Experience
Honors
2022
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Board Certification - Consumer Bankruptcy Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
1990
Full Merit Scholarship, Texas Tech University School of Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, DeMarco-Mitchell, PLLC
1992 - 1992
Judicial Clerk, Hon. Sam R. Cummings
Associations
2018 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1996 - Present
Eastern District of Texas Debtors Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Eric D. Fein, PC v. Young, 2010 Bankr. Lexis 468 (Bankr. E.D. Tex 2010)
Creditor adversary proceeding dismissed
In re Young, 2009 Bankr. Lexis 2608 (Bankr. E.D. Tex. 2009)
Creditor objections to exemptions and plan fail
In Re Taylor, 297 B.R. 487 (Bankr. E.D. Tex 2003)
Creditor objection to plan modification fails
Estate of Crawford v. Town of Flower Mound
Taxing entities prevail
Education
1993
Texas Tech University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Texas, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
14th Annual Bench Bar Conference
Planning Committee - Bench Bar Conference
2007
Consumer Bankruptcy Boot Camp 2007
Walking Through the First Interview
2004
Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar
Choice of Chapters
Publications
2004
State of Texas Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar
Choice of Chapters, A Bankruptcy Practitioner's Guide
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What’s the median income requirements to file chapter 7 for a family of 3 in the state of Tennessee?
26 Mar 2019
Q&A
After 36 months in a chapter 13 can u payoff your bankruptcy without paying your unsecured creditors at 100 percent?
27 Jul 2010