Michael Benjamin Ely

Michael Benjamin Ely

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Aviation Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Aviation, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury ... +2 more

3410 Far West Blvd., Suite 170, Austin, TX

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Aviation 20%

Representation of individuals injured or killed in aviation accidents, including fixed wing and rotorcraft.

24 years | 25 cases

20%
Car Accident 20%

Representation of individuals injured in automobile accidents including taxis, personal vehicles, company vehicles, tractor trailer accidents and pedestrian accidents.

24 years | 300 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Representation of individuals injured in automobile accidents, trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, gas explosions, products liability and aviation accidents.

24 years | 300 cases

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

Representation of individuals killed in accidents, including bus crashes, truck crashes, aviation accidents, automobile accidents.

24 years | 30 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

40%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 11 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2014

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2010

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 23 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ely & Reed

3410 Far West Blvd., Suite 170, Austin, TX, 78731

Ely & Reed

602 N. Baird St., Suite 200, Midland, TX, 79701

Ely & Reed, PLLC

1121 Native Garden Cove, Round Rock, TX, 78681

Ely & Reed, PLLC

5308 Richard Ave., Dallas, TX, 75206

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Michael Benjamin Ely's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Contracts & Agreements

Posted by Carol | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Best of the Best

Nick Reed and Mike Ely are a great team! They represented us in a dispute over a contract and I can honestly say that we have never been so well represented in a case as we were with Ely Reed. Nick and Mike are both very detailed in their approach and are excellent communicators – kept us up-to-date ...throughout the process. And - they bring such a positive energy to a legal matter that would otherwise be extremely frustrating. Obviously, we’d prefer not to have legal tangles in the future. Reality is – we likely will and Ely Reed will be representing us for sure!

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Michael Benjamin Ely's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aaron von Flatern

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a no-nonsense lawyer who zealously advocates for his injured clients. His success in trial speaks for itself. It is obvious he loves the law. I endorse Michael as a lawyer and as a person."

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William Underhill

Litigation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure to work with Mr. Ely in Florida. He has exceptional trial skills."

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Adam Wasch

Aviation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Michael on a few matters involving aviation law, and I highly endorse him. Mike is a very strong litigator. I have sent him clients for disputes in Texas and will continue to do so."

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Cynthia Beissel

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike Ely is a zealous advocate for his clients. I had the pleasure of working with him for over a year. He is always prepared and has extensive knowledge of the facts of every case. His knowledge and experience as a litigator is evident in the courtroom. I strongly endorse Mr. Ely."

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Samuel Sanders

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is a phenomenal trial attorney with a wealth of litigation experience. I know him to be a zealous advocate who aggressively pursues his clients' interests. He is highly recommended."

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Mark Matovina

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had Mr. Ely as opposing counsel on a personal injury matter. Mr. Ely was well prepared, professional, and experienced as a personal injury attorney. He has excellent trial skills and presence with the jury."

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Shea Baggett

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Exceptional lawyer. Mike is an extremely knowledgeable trial attorney and a fierce advocate for his clients. His skills as a personal injury attorney are unsurpassed."

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Tonya Drake

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Ely is an extremely intelligent attorney who always seems to be two or three steps ahead of the opposing party. Mr. Ely is an extremely hard working attorney who works tirelessly to advocate for his clients. He takes great pride in helping his clients achieve results they deserve/desire. I strongly endorse Mr. Ely and have no hesitation in recommending him to others."

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Kelleen Duncan-Neisler

Car accident lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Other

"Michael Ely is one of the most professional attorneys I have ever met as an opposing counsel. Michael is an extremely intelligent and gifted attorney, and it shows in the courtroom. It's a honor knowing him and I completely endorse him."

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Nicholas Reed

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alfred Washington

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ely is an outstanding attorney and hard worker. I would definitely recommend him to family and friends."

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Robert Hernandez

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Michael on several matters and he is one of the hardest working and thorough attorneys I have ever met. Michael has worked on the plaintiff's side and the defense side of personal injury and he knows the law and process better than almost anyone. He has fought the insurance companies as a plaintiff's attorney all the way to jury trials getting some of the best results I have ever heard of. If you are injured you can't do better than Michael Ely!"

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Adam Wasch

Aviation lawyer

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Kelleen Duncan-Neisler

Personal injury lawyer

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Cynthia Beissel

Appeals lawyer

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Nicholas Reed

Personal injury lawyer

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Tonya Drake

Intellectual property lawyer

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Douglas Desjardins

Personal injury lawyer

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Samuel Sanders

Personal injury lawyer

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Aaron Delgado

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Romanik

Personal injury lawyer

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James Cunningham

Personal injury lawyer

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Susan Tolbert

Personal injury lawyer

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Steven Vasilaros

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Matovina

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Robert Hernandez

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Shea Baggett

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star Texas, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Verdicts Hall of Fame, Daily Report

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Ely & Reed

2009 - 2014

Attorney, Hassell, Moorhead & Carroll

2005 - 2009

Partner, Clapp, Desjardins & Ely

2002 - 2005

Attorney, R. Jack Clapp & Associates

Associations

2014 - Present

Texas Bar Association

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

2014 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

2014 - Present

Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association

2012 - Present

Florida Trial Lawyers Association

2010 - Present

Florida Bar Association

2005 - Present

District of Columbia Bar Association

2002 - Present

Maryland Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Aviation crash

Settled for $2,000,000

Bus Crash

$2,700,000

Gas explosion

Settled globally for $1,700,000

Gas Explosion

Settled for $4,350,000

Automobile accident

Settled for $650,000

Aviation crash

Tried to a verdict of $3,200,000

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Education

2002

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Harding University

B.A.

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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