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Michael A. Hawash
also known as Hawash Cicack & Gaston LLP, Hawash Houston Mediation
About Michael
Biography
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.
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Licensed in Texas for 31 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Hawash Cicack & Gaston LLP
3401 Allen Parkway, Suite 200, Houston, TX, 77019
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Posted by Bishop Inc. | December 09, 2014
Professional and Tenacious
Mr. Hawash is extremely diligent, knowledgeable, and has always displayed the utmost professionalism. He is able to see solutions where there appear to be none, and his unique take on legal matters has made him an invaluable, whenever we need representation.
Posted by Houston Real Estate Developer | November 12, 2014 | Real Estate
Amongst the Elite of Houston's Business Litigators
Michael has represented my companies in a number of real estate related disputes. Michael has always impressed me with his ability to "think outside of the box." Instead of simply rushing to the courthouse, Michael has often given me options that attempt to find "win-win" solutions to problems rath...
Posted by Bernard | November 11, 2014
Trustworthy Expert Representation
Mr. Hawash has always displayed an incredible knowledge of the law. He has provided outstanding legal counsel and represented his firm in a professional manner. I believe one of his biggest attributes is his ability to give a detailed explanation of what options are available given the situation. It ...
Posted by Mr. MD | November 07, 2014 | Business
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This Man has Heart and Listens. He is tough. The numerous Cases Mr. Michael Hawash has handled for our Property Management and Real Estate Development firm are considered by numerous legal experts and judges to have been the most difficult and of the highest legal content and volume. Either In the C...
Posted by timothy | November 06, 2014 | Real Estate
Great Attorney
Mr. Hawash represented my firm on real estate contract dispute. He was very professional, thorough, and successful! it was a tough case, but we prevailed!
Michael A. Hawash's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Michael is one of the best civil litigators I know. I endorse this lawyer."
"Excellent, tenacious, experienced litigator -- one of Houston's best."
"I have known Michael Hawash for over a decade. His work is impeccable. He is an amazing litigator. I highly endorse him."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Anjali Nigam
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100: 2015 Houston Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2015
Texas Super Lawyer 2015, SuperLawyers
2014
Top 100: 2014 Houston Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2014
Texas Super Lawyer 2014, SuperLawyers
2013
Texas Super Lawyer 2013, SuperLawyers
2012
Texas Super Lawyer 2012, SuperLawyers
2011
Texas Super Lawyer 2011, SuperLawyers
2005
Rising Stars: 2005, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Hawash Cicack & Gaston LLP
2008 - 2016
Partner, Hawash Meade Gaston Neese & Cicack LLP
2005 - 2009
Of Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP
2002 - 2005
Of Counsel, Adams and Reese, LLP
1999 - 2002
Associate, Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson, Hand, Chartered
1993 - 1999
Associate, Meyer, Orlando & Evans, PC
Associations
2020 - Present
American Bar AssociationCo-Chairperson of the Committee on Early Dispute Resolution
2019 - Present
EDR InstituteBoard Member
2018 - Present
Association of Attorney-MediatorsMember
2018 - Present
Texas Association of MediatorsMember
2018 - Present
Texas Mediator Credentialing AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Maritime Law Association of the United StatesMember
1994 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Texas Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Education
1994
University of Houston Law Center
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1991
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Speaking Engagements
2020
Association of Attorney Mediators Annual Meeting
An Introduction to Early Dispute Resolution: Fairly and Ethicially Resolving Disputes Thirty Days from Inception
2020
AAA Houston Webinar
An Introduction to Early Dispute Resolution & the EDR Protocols
Publications
2020
Texas Association of Mediators
An Introduction to Early Dispute Resolution
2019
HoustonMediation.com
The Magnificant Eleven & Mediation
2008
Leaping Horseman Books
Foreword, Turning Point: Recollections of Russian Participants and Witnesses of the Stalingrad Battle
1999
Computer Gaming World
What Every Game Developer Needs to Know About Intellectual Property Rights
1998
Computer Gaming World
The Ultimate Online Lawsuit
1994
18 Tul. Mar. L. J. 262
Co-Author with Peter A. McLauchlan, Recent Developments in Admiralty Jurisdiction
Languages
English