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Thomas Michael Ballases
also known as "Michael"
About Thomas
Biography
T. Michael Ballases is a trial attorney who uses a practical approach, rooted in common sense, to solve problems. His philosophy is simple: Determine what the client seeks and focus on attaining it by utilizing a big-picture methodology and avoiding meaningless clutter.
He concentrates his practice on litigation involving business and commercial disputes, real estate, banking, contracts, probate, and general civil matters. Mr. Ballases represents a diverse client base from corporations to individual entrepreneurs. He is experienced in Texas State and Federal courts as well as arbitration, and has litigated various claims including breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, deceptive trade practices, misrepresentation, negligence and civil theft.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Hoover Slovacek LLP
5051 Westheimer Rd Ste 1200, Galleria Tower Ii, Houston, TX, 77056-5622
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Hoover Slovacek LLP
2005 - 2010
Attorney, Nathan Sommers Jacobs, PC
2003 - 2005
Attorney, Taylor & Warren
Associations
2002 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2002 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Cause No. 12-CCV-049530; Grand Lakes vs Regojo, et al.; In the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend Co., Texas
Prevailed at jury trial (as 1st chair) with unanimous jury verdict in favor of client in a deed restriction case and was awarded everything for which we asked including injunctive relief, attorneys' fees, and statutory damages.
Cause No. 2014-73968; Landry vs. Bella Vida Custom Homes LLC; In the 113th Judicial District Court of Harris Co., Texas
Prevailed at jury trial (as 1st chair) in construction defect case obtaining a finding of an intentional violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and was awarded monetary damages and attorneys' fees.
Cause No. 2012-66248; Safety RX vs. Remmel Enterprises Construction; In the 157th Judicial District Court of Harris Co., Texas
Attained a favorable settlement for the client (as 1st chair) as the jury panel entered the Courtroom for voir dire.
Cause No. 2010-82258; Enterprise Co. vs. Jungle Cafe Company, Inc.; In the 269th Judicial District Court of Harris Co., Texas
Prevailed at trial (as 1st chair) and was awarded monetary damages and attorneys' fees.
Cause No. 2013-12842; State of Texas vs. NJV Landmark Ltd., et al.; In the 164th Judicial District Court of Harris Co., Texas
Achieved a favorable settlement and dismissal of the case as to my client from the lawsuit after a day long temporary injunction hearing (as 1st chair).
Cause No. C-1-CV-16-001847; Aguilar v. Austin WH Apartments LLC, et al.; In the County Court at Law No. 1 in Travis Co., Texas
After one day of trial (as 1st chair), a favorable settlement was reached for the client.
Cause No. 2011-58287: Pham v. Grijalva; In the 133rd Judicial District Court of Harris Co., Texas
Awarded summary judgment rescinding the real estate transaction and awarded attorneys' fees.
Cause No. 77937-CV; Pac. West. Equip. vs. S. Tri-Star Mark., et al.; In the 412th Judicial District Court of Brazoria Co., Tex.
Awarded summary judgment in favor of client recovering full amount of the debt plus attorneys' fees
Education
2002
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1999
Austin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English