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Mr. Thomas Matthew Michel

3.1
2 reviews

2200 Forest Park Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76110-1732

Appellate: Civil, Commercial, Divorce and Family Law and 5 more

About Mr. Thomas Matthew Michel

Mr. Thomas Matthew Michel is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, commercial, divorce and family law and 5 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Texas, and has been licensed for 36 years. Thomas practices at Griffith, Jay & Michel, LLP in Fort Worth, TX.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 19, 2014
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Mr. Michel is highly respected and an animal in the courtroom if needed... Highly educated, well versed and extremely knowledgeable of Texas Family Law. He was able to get me EVERYTHING that I had asked for.{para}Thank God he was not opposing council.

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Posted by anonymous
March 30, 2014
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Mr. Michel seems to be well respected by his peers, but as a client I was thoroughly disappointed by his performance. I am sure it is a product of the judicial process, but it is also a product of Mr. Michel thinking he knows better than his client about what his client needs. Maybe if he fought as hard for his client as he does for his reputation among his "judicial world" peers, he would be one of the better lawyers in Fort Worth.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Civil Rights
  • Other 7
    • Appellate: Civil
    • Commercial
    • Divorce and Family Law
    • Estates and Probate
    • Lawsuits
    • Litigation: Commercial
    • Trials

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Griffith, Jay & Michel, LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, Texas
    1990, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern and Western Districts of Texas
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Texas
    Class of 1989
    J.D.
    cum laude 1986
    Other Education
    University of Texas
    B.A.
    cum laude 1986
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1964
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 8, 1964

Mr. Thomas Matthew Michel

Partner at Griffith, Jay & Michel, LLP
3.1
2 reviews

2200 Forest Park Blvd.Fort Worth, TX 76110-1732U.S.A.

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