Michelle Rose Meriam

Michelle is a highly effective advocate who has handled a wide array of matters: big and small, complex and simple, international and domestic. She understands that the needs of each client and case are unique. Whether a case is being tried to a jury in Texas court, appealed to the United States Supreme Court, or arbitrated in London under a complex array of foreign laws, Michelle distills complex legal issues to efficiently and persuasively presents the client’s story to the court or tribunal.

Michelle has represented clients in numerous appeals in every level of the Texas and federal courts of appeals, helping them to either hold onto favorable jury verdicts or reverse unfavorable rulings from the trial courts. Michelle’s practice is also focused on international commercial arbitration, where she has honed her skills as both a litigator and appellate attorney by developing the facts underlying international disputes and briefing complex legal issues.

While attending the University of Houston Law Center, Michelle participated in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, where she won consecutive awards for best briefs and oral argument. The Jessup is the world’s largest and most prestigious moot court competition, with competitors from over 80 countries working year-long to prepare briefs and arguments for a simulated fact problem before the International Court of Justice. Michelle has continued to participate in the Jessup as head coach of the University of Houston’s competition team since 2013.

Before entering the legal field, Michelle worked as a teacher of all ages in both Texas and Japan. Outside of work, Michelle can usually be found with either a book or a paintbrush in her hand. She has a penchant for science fiction and Shakespeare, multi-media art and sculpture, and costume design. She and her husband Greg enjoy bicycling around town and escaping to the woods to camp.