$ 450-600 per hour
Michael Skadden
About Michael
Biography
I was born in Germany and raised mostly in Spain and France, have spent many years overseas, still travel frequently on business and am trilingual. Before I went into law I earned a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Spanish; my field was Spanish and European intellectual history. I am a solo attorney, and "Of Counsel" to Rivera Mendoza Abogados of Madrid, Spain. Generally my practice is transactional, and is especially concerned with international business, corporate and succesion law, including offshore corporations, trusts and accounts and the probating of foreign and domestic estates. My preferred areas are the Americas and Europe. I work closely with foreign attorneys as required. I have been named one of the top international lawyers in Houston by HOUSTONIA magazine respectively in their December 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 issues.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
International Law
100%
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Texas for 38 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1987
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Location
Law Office of Michael Skadden Attorney at Law
10001 Westpark, No. 30, Houston, TX, 77042
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Michael Skadden's Reviews
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Posted by Daniel, President & CEO | August 25, 2013
Domestic and International Corporate Legal Services
Mr. Skadden has served as our company's Corporate Legal Consul for approximately 25 years. During this time his relationship with the company has been both as a contracted professional, and as an employee. He has assisted us with virtually every aspect of corporate law, including various mergers an...
Michael Skadden's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Skadden for many years. He has an outstanding reputation regarding his expertise in international law. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my friends and family."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a first rate attorney. His knowledge and experience in the field of international matters, whether it be international probate, business transactions, or financial matters are preeminent in his field. Having lived in numerous countries and traveled the world, Michael speaks numerous languages and is the ideal attorney for clients from all over the globe who are seeking legal representation in international matters. I can't recommend Michael highly enough."
Anuj Shah
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
One of the best international lawyers in Houston, Houstonia Magazine
2017
One of the top three international lawyers in Houston, Houstonia Magazine
2016
One of the top international lawyers in Houston, Houstonia Magazine
2015
One of top four international lawyers in Houston, Houstonia Magazine
2014
One of two top international lawyers in Houston, Houstonia Magazine
2013
One of three top international lawyers in Houston, Houstonia Magazine
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Of Counsel, Rivera Mendoza, Abogados
1989 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Michael Skadden
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Managing Member, Skadden Shah Otriz Cotro PLLC, Attorneys at Law
1999 - 2006
Chief Counsel, UTSI International Corporation
1987 - 1992
Land Attorney, Chevron Corporation
Associations
2005 - Present
Canadian Bar Association (Quebec Section)Foreign Associate
Sample of Legal Cases
Day & Co. v. Texland Petroleum Inc., 686 S.W.2d 607 (1990)
Reversed in our favor
Education
1986
University of Texas
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
University of Texas at Austin
PhD - Doctorate
1977
Rice University
MA - Masters
Speaking Engagements
2024
1 Hour Ethics Continuing Legal Education
Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Concerning the Use of Offshore Bank Accounts
2021
Fascist Law: The Denial of Humanity
Fascist Law: The Denial of Humanity
2019
Solos Monthly Meeting
The Failure of Democracy: The Lawyer's Role in Weimar Germany and the Spanish Second Republic
2018
XC2: Blockchain for Supply Chain and Logistics Forum
Panelist: Investing in Blockchain Startups: Perspectives from VC's and Corporate Ventures
2017
Thursday Presentation
Block Chains
2017
Friday Meeting
Block Chains
2017
"Offshore Entities: Formation and Ethics"
Offshore Entities and Accounts
2015
NACC Houston Conference
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and You: Citizens and Resident and Non-Resident Aliens
2015
Continuing Legal Education
Victory, not Justice: American Civil and Military Attorneys' Views and Policies Concerning Human Rights Law in World War One
2014
Thursday Conference
Offshores/Paraisos fiscales
2013
Continuing Legal Education
Law and War
2012
Conferencia del viernes
Problemas fiscales y testamentarios que afectan a compradores extranjeros no residentes de propiedad inmueble en los Estados Unidos
2011
International Law Society
International Solo Practice
2008
Cyberlaw Section
International Cyber-Privacy Issues Update
2008
Continuing Legal Eduacation
International Human Rights Law and Enforcement
2008
Conference
International Probate
2007
HDCLA Luncheon
International Human Right Law and Enforcement
2006
Cyberlaw Section
International Cyber-Privacy Issues
2001
Conference
International Probate
2000
12th Annual Institute
International Personnel Issues
Publications
2010
The Houston Lawyer
International Solo Practice
1996
The Texas Law Reporter
Michael's Rules to Avoid Disaster in Your International Practice
1996
The Texas Law Reporter
Foreign Arbitration Tribunals: An Option for the Choice of Forum Clause
1991
NADOA 18th Annual Institute (Vol. III, September 1991), 71-124
Estates in Texas
1991
NADOA 18th Annual Institute (Vol. III, September 1991, 41-70)
Recent Texas Case & Legislation
Languages
Spanish
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Reentry in Singapore as tourist
22 Jan 2026
Q&A
Legal process of documents in a foreign country (Aruba).
13 Jan 2026
Q&A
GOOD AFTERNOON, I NEED PARENTAL CONSENT LETTER FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL WITH ONE SINGLE PARENT (OPEN
14 Jan 2026