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Michael A. Hawash

also known as Hawash Cicack & Gaston LLP, Hawash Houston Mediation
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  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed for 27 years
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About Michael

Over a career that spans three decades, Mr. Hawash has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of commercial disputes, including those arising out of professional malpractice, breach of contract, deceptive trade practices, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, and other general business disputes. Licensed to practice law in all courts throughout Texas, Mr. Hawash has frequently been admitted pro hac vice by the bar associations of many other states.

As a certified mediator and trained early dispute resolution professional, Mr. Hawash is often engaged as a neutral to aid parties in finding fair and economical solutions to disputes outside of the courtroom, typically with a massive savings of time, energy and expense. Mr. Hawash can serve as a neutral in both traditional and dynamic mediation, as an early dispute resolution professional using the EDR Institute protocols, and as a Texas Department of Insurance selected mediator using the Out-of-Network Claim Dispute Resolution process.

In addition to traditional court cases, Mr. Hawash also handles arbitrations brought under the American Arbitration Association (AAA), Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services (JAMS) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) rules.

Practice areas

  1. Mediation: 60%

  2. Litigation: 40%

    Business litigation.

Languages spoken

English

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Hawash Cicack & Gaston LLP

3401 Allen Parkway
Suite 200
Houston, TX, 77019

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      TXEligible To Practice In Texas 199405/28/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Texas Super Lawyer 2015SuperLawyers2015
      Top 100: 2015 Houston Super LawyersSuperLawyers2015
      Texas Super Lawyer 2014SuperLawyers2014
      Top 100: 2014 Houston Super LawyersSuperLawyers2014
      Texas Super Lawyer 2013SuperLawyers2013
      Texas Super Lawyer 2012SuperLawyers2012
      Texas Super Lawyer 2011SuperLawyers2011
      Rising Stars: 2005SuperLawyers2005
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerHawash Cicack & Gaston LLP2016 - Present
      PartnerHawash Meade Gaston Neese & Cicack LLP2008 - 2016
      Of CounselSeyfarth Shaw, LLP2005 - 2009
      Of CounselAdams and Reese, LLP2002 - 2005
      AssociateVerner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson, Hand, Chartered1999 - 2002
      AssociateMeyer, Orlando & Evans, PC1993 - 1999
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American Bar AssociationCo-Chairperson of the Committee on Early Dispute Resolution2020 - Present
      EDR InstituteBoard Member2019 - Present
      Association of Attorney-MediatorsMember2018 - Present
      Texas Association of MediatorsMember2018 - Present
      Texas Mediator Credentialing AssociationMember2018 - Present
      Maritime Law Association of the United StatesMember1994 - Present
      Houston Bar AssociationMember1994 - Present
      Federal Bar AssociationMember1994 - Present
      Texas Bar AssociationMember1991 - Present
      American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember1991 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Texas Association of MediatorsAn Introduction to Early Dispute Resolution2020
      HoustonMediation.comThe Magnificant Eleven & Mediation2019
      Leaping Horseman BooksForeword, Turning Point: Recollections of Russian Participants and Witnesses of the Stalingrad Battle2008
      Computer Gaming WorldWhat Every Game Developer Needs to Know About Intellectual Property Rights1999
      Computer Gaming WorldThe Ultimate Online Lawsuit1998
      18 Tul. Mar. L. J. 262Co-Author with Peter A. McLauchlan, Recent Developments in Admiralty Jurisdiction1994
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Houston Law CenterDoctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)1994
      The University of Texas At AustinBachelor of Arts (B.A.)1991
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Association of Attorney Mediators Annual MeetingAn Introduction to Early Dispute Resolution: Fairly and Ethicially Resolving Disputes Thirty Days from Inception2020
      AAA Houston WebinarAn Introduction to Early Dispute Resolution & the EDR Protocols2020

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      He handled my pee wee case as though it were Big Deal

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      Complicated Litigation Case involving two natural gas export companies

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      The Total Package Lawyer!!!!!!

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      Lawyer Jeremy Jason Gaston

      Jeremy Gaston, Litigation Attorney on Jun 15, 2016
      Relationship: Co-worker

      When it comes to attorneys, Michael Hawash is the very definition of "consummate professional": intelligent, experienced, aggressive (but diplomatic), and -- perhaps most importantly -- extraordinarily prepared. For any litigation issue that matters to you or your business, I recommend you talk to Michael immediately.

      Lawyer James Madison Ardoin III

      James Ardoin, Litigation Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Michael is one of the best civil litigators I know. I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer David C. Barranco

      David Barranco, Litigation Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Excellent, tenacious, experienced litigator -- one of Houston's best.

      Lawyer Anjali Nigam

      Anjali Nigam, Litigation Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Michael Hawash for over a decade. His work is impeccable. He is an amazing litigator. I highly endorse him.

      Lawyer Seita Jongebloed

      Seita Jongebloed, Litigation Attorney on Nov 6, 2014
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Michael is a determined advocate who works tirelessly to get his clients the best possible results. He represents his clients with integrity, passion and skill. Michael is knowledgeable in many different areas of the law. I have referred clients to him for real estate and employment law disputes.

      Lawyer Cynthia Reba Levin Moulton

      Cynthia Moulton, Litigation Attorney on Nov 6, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Michael Hawash without reservation. I have known Mike for years and I am always pleased to be able to work with Mike or refer a case to him and I do so with complete confidence. Mike has very good judgment, is a highly capable and effective lawyer and represents his clients with zeal and a passion to win. I would not hesitate to hire Mike as my lawyer and I recommend Mike and his firm wholeheartedly.

      Lawyer Andrew Meade

      Andrew Meade, Unknown Attorney on May 30, 2014
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