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Michael Colin Fallings

Discrimination Attorney at Austin, TX

4.9   12 reviews
  • Licensed for 3 years
    State TX
    Acquired 2019
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 7 years
    State DC
    Acquired 2015
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 9 years
    State MD
    Acquired 2013
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Michael

Learn Michael’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Discrimination
    30%

  2. Employment and labor
    30%
    I represent federal employees with discrimination complaints before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). I also represent state and private sector employees in Washington D.C. and Maryland on employment related matters.

    9 years

  3. Wrongful termination
    30%

  4. Sexual harassment
    10%

As an Partner working in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Austin TX  office, Mr. Fallings focuses his practice on federal sector labor and employment law. Mr. Fallings has extensive experience litigating cases on behalf of employees at the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and in both state and federal courts. He also has experience negotiating settlement agreements on behalf of federal employees. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Fallings has defended and taken numerous depositions of both parties and witnesses and prepared successful oppositions to summary judgment motions.

Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Mr. Fallings practiced as an associate attorney with a labor and employment law firm in Maryland. In this position, he helped manage over eighty case files and was involved throughout all aspects of litigation. Before that, Mike worked as both a law clerk and as a volunteer attorney for the Labor Division for the City of Chicago. In this role, Mr. Fallings appeared in arbitrations and administrative hearings and advised Chicago agencies on matters relating to disciplining employees.

Originally from Centerville, Ohio, Mr. Fallings is a graduate of Miami University, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in finance. Mr. Fallings received his juris doctorate from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., where he was a staff member at the Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law and the Labor & Employment Law Forum. During law school, Mr. Fallings worked at the United States Department of Justice and served as a judicial intern for the Maryland Court of Appeals.

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3724 Executive Center Drive
Suite 205
Austin, TX, 78736

Reviews

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Posted by Denis | February 10, 2023
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Peace of mind in legal services.
Mr. Fallings represented me in my discrimination/wrongful termination case. I can objectively say Mr. Fallings always supported my tough case especially when I needed him the most, all the way to the end. His expertise and experience are of excellence levels as well as his professionalism. My trust is difficult to earn, my demands are high. Mr. Fallings exceeded all my expectations. Mr. Fallings was a great support in difficult times in my life.
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Posted by Chantelle | October 17, 2022
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10 of 10 will recommend
Mr fallings was very professional & knowledgeable. He was nothing short of amazing with keeping me updated about my case. Very good with communication!
Posted by Ty B | July 22, 2022
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Top Tier
Attorney Michael Fallings represented me in a disability case against a very large government agency. From day one, his communication was excellent. He responded to all my phone calls, text messages, and concerns thoroughly and respectfully. He was transparent and honest and explained things in an easy to understand manner to ensure that I understood the road in front of me. Attorney Fallings took on my case when another attorney withdrew himself as my counsel 3 days prior to my hearing because he didn’t believe my case could win during litigation. Michael Fallings came in and embodied my case. He litigated and presented my case in a way that would have you to believe he was there in the room, when I was being mistreated. Mr Fallings attention to detail during litigation was unmatched & every mistake the agency made, he caught it. There are truly not enough words to describe my appreciation for Attorney Fallings and his team & I can not thank him enough. Not only did they represent me well, but we WON BIG! I HIGHLY recommend Attorney Michael Fallings and the Tully Rinckey team.
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Posted by anonymous | February 9, 2022
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Highly Experienced!
I highly recommend Mr. Michael C. Fallings, he helped me so much with my case and kept me updated throughout the entire process until everything was taken care of.
Posted by John | September 23, 2021
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Employment Separation Assistance
Michael was very professional and timely in all actions. Though the outcome was not as ideal as hoped for, this was not due to any lack of effort on his end. I would seek his assistance for other legal matters when needed.
Posted by Walter | August 14, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Professional, knowledgeable and engaged
Michael Fallings took over my discrimination case just prior to having a judge assigned to it. From my first interaction with Mr. Fallings, I found him to be knowledgeable and understanding with regard to my case and how it had affected my family and I. I always felt that he truly heard any concerns I had about dealing with the Agency on certain aspects of my case and I felt that he always offered sound legal advice in response. He worked with me to set realistic expectations, which led to what I felt was a very fair outcome. His communication with both myself and the Agency was always timely, accurate and exactly the right tone for the occasion. When you work with Mr. Fallings, you will have the pleasure and confidence of knowing that your case is in excellent hands. By the way, his legal assistant, Ms. Blanca Montoya Gutierrez is personable, professional and extremely pleasant to work with also. If you're looking for professional, knowledgeable and engaged legal representation, look no further.
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Posted by Melissa | February 7, 2020
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Great Attorney
Mr. Fallings is a fantastic attorney that protects individuals from discriminatory issues at work. He helped me with my case, was able to help and protect my career. He is very easy to work with and very professional! His professionalism and dedication to his clients is a wonderful blessing! He will not stop until he wins his case.
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Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2020
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Highly Recommended Employee Law Lawyer
Michael Fallings took over my case when his associate left the firm. Michael did a wonderful job in a short period of time of getting to know my case and the parties involved. I had full confidence in his approach with the Judge and the other party. We settled my case with a larger than expected settlement amount which I am grateful for Michael's skills in making that happen.
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Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2020
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EEO representation
After over a year of very little movement on my case from a previous attorney, Mr Fallings stepped and became very proactive and for the first time since starting legal action against my employer I felt I had representation that was proactive. He understood and cared about the case. He was able to get my case resolved quickly and allow me to move on from a very toxic situation.
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Posted by Greg | May 22, 2018
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Excellent Customer Service - Very Valuable team member
Mr. Michael Fallings is a true professional. He treated me with respect and dignity throughout the entire process. Mr. Fallings successfully completed all the work as promised, and won my case! I am grateful to have had MrFallings on my side, and thanksful he was able to help me and my family. Keep up the excellent work, and making this world a better place. Thank you for everything. Respectfully, Greg
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Posted by Mark | November 30, 2017
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In A Class All His Own
Having the monumental task of representing a white male in a discrimination case vs the Federal government, Mike approached my representation with both great vigor and unmatched professionalism. When combined with his unparalleled knowledge in discrimination, employment, and labor law, Mike's innate ability to see only in shades of equal justice allowed him to lead our team through to a favorable outcome; a favorable outcome not just for our team... but for my family as well- a fact Mike asserted from the very beginning. Mike is not only a credit to himself and any practice to which he is a member... but also to his profession. Like I said... he's in a class all his own.
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Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2017
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Calm and Efficient Attorney!
Mr. Fallings was hired to represent me on a federal employment case. He was quick and thorough in writing the response to my issue. I was very nervous to say the least but Mr. Fallings remained calmed. I knew I had the right guy when a friend of mine informed me that usually when an attorney does not speak much he/she is listening and taking notes. How true, the case was won and I was restored to my position. Mr. Fallings is without a doubt a knowledgeable and competent attorney who will represent you with care and patience.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Tully Rinckey, PLLC
  • 2017 - Present
  • Associate Attorney
  • Morris Fischer LLC
  • 2014 - 2017

Education

  • American University, Washington College of Law
  • J.D.
  • 2013

Associations

  • National Black Lawyers -Top 40 under 40
  • 2017 - Present
  • Washington Employment Lawyers Association
  • 2014 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top 40 under 40
  • National Black Lawyers Top 40 under 40
  • 2017

Attorney endorsements

Received (5)
Given (5)
Endorse Michael
Employment and labor Attorney | Mar 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Michael is a smart, tenacious litigator, and has a broad knowledge of labor and employment law, particularly federal employee issues. I highly endorce him."
Employment and labor Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Co-worker
"Michael is passionate about his craft and his clients. A hard working attorney who will get the job done. I highly recommend him."
Employment and labor Attorney | Jan 02
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Michael is a tireless litigator that effectively communicates with concerned parties in and out of the courtroom. His attention to detail has yielded him a number of outstanding results."
Employment and labor Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Co-worker
"Michael is a skilled litigator and outstanding lawyer. He truly cares about his clients, and zealously represents them."
Employment and labor Attorney | Oct 16
Relationship: Co-worker
"Michael is an excellent attorney and advocate. He is knowledgeable and strives to achieve results for all of his clients. I endorse Michael."
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Austin Discrimination Lawyer Michael Colin Fallings
Michael Colin Fallings
Discrimination Attorney
Austin, TX
Licensed for 9 years