Michael S. Francis

Michael S. Francis

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 32 years

Trucking accident Lawyer at Southlake, TX
Practice Areas: Trucking Accident, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

410 S. Nolen Drive, Ste. 140, Southlake, TX

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Francis Injury: Car & Truck Accident Lawyers

410 S. Nolen Drive, Ste. 140, Southlake, TX, 76092

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Michael S. Francis's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tim | March 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

A much needed advocate!

My wife and I were t-boned by a 2-time drunk driver. The courts let him completely off the hook for approximately $2,000. Meanwhile, his insurance company wanted to give us half of what they were offering to repair my vehicle for medical bills and lost wages (missed months of work)! Michael Franci...s was diligent and persistent to help us get a fair settlement. He ended up getting nearly the policy maximum amount, which helped us cover our medical bills, lost wages and more. Don't settle for what the insurance company calls 'generous' - talk with Mr. Francis first. He's skilled and adept at assessing these situations and can be a true advocate against giant insurance companies with legions of lawyers working against you. Thank you Mr. Francis!

Posted by Dan | May 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Did a wonderful job for me.

Michael represented me for a auto accident that occurred in Spring of 2014. I felt harassed by the other person's insurance company for the medical and therapeutic treatment I was receiving and after asking various knowledgeable people I had a consult with Michael. Hearing how he was able to help one... of his previous clients, I hired is firm about 5 months after the accident. The harassment stopped immediately. From the beginning, one of the first things I liked about Michael was that he told me what the realistic potential was of filing a lawsuit. None of the hype that one might see on the TV commercials where lawyers are screaming what they "can win for you". No, none of that. Just real life and what the real potential of the case was. From the accident, I suffered a back injury for which I had numerous medical procedures done and quite a lot of therapy. It was not the best of times for myself or family but we are still here and have successfully survived. This wasn't an easy case with a lot of delays thrown at us. With patience and Michael's guidance, 4 years later we finally got a offer of settlement that Michael and I agreed was very worthwhile. The time span of my case was long and drawn out but in the end a very, very fair settlement was reached thanks to - in no small way - Michael's experience. Each person's accident and case will be different from someone's else but Michael did a great job of guiding me through the judicial system and I would recommend him to anyone who feels they may have a case. Again, the nice thing about consulting with Michael is you will get a realistic view of your particular case and the judicial system in our area.

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Michael S. Francis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Garland Zimmerman

Litigation lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael and I have worked in the same firm in the past and as colleagues for almost 20 years and I could not recommend a finer attorney to represent any client in a litigation matter. He is a good man with tremendous talent and integrity."

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Blake Matthys

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Other

"Michael Francis is truly one the smartest people I have ever met and he is passionate about the practice of law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Kocian

Personal injury lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Michael several times and he has always impressed me with his knowledge and skill. He is very adept at being able to analyze a case and quickly find the best way to approach it in order to obtain superior results for his client. I recommend him to my clients, as well as my friends."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2019

Top Attorney 2019 - personal injury, 360 West Magazine

2019

Top 100, Association of american trial lawyers

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Partner/Owner, Francis Injury: Car & Truck Accident Lawyers

Associations

2016 - Present

American Association for Justice

2001 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

2001 - Present

Dallas Trial Lawyers Association

1993 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Sample of Legal Cases

F. S. v. Brannon

Jury verdict in amount more than six times greater than Allstate's highest settlement offer.

A.W. v. Tri County Paving

$1,050,000 in total settlements

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Education

1992

University of Texas School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1990

University of Texas

BBA Finance and Marketing

Speaking Engagements

2014

Trial Advocacy College of Texas

Trial Advocacy College of Texas Faculty

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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