Michael F. Pezzulli

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      Michael F. Pezzulli

      Dallas, Texas
      47 years of experience

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      Biography

      Michael F. Pezzulli is a seasoned attorney with the experience and track record clients trust. He is a powerful advocate in court for clients facing high-conflict divorce, complex asset division, and every kind of civil trial matter. Pezzulli leverages deep knowledge of the law and decades of experience with judges and courts across Texas to fight for his clients. His passion for taking a strong case to court for a jury to decide, when settling would yield a fraction of its potential, has produced highly favorable results for many.

      Pezzulli understands the emotional and financial toll of taking legal action against family, employers, or trusted institutions. When clients choose mediation, Pezzulli designs efficient, creative solutions that protect your financial assets and minimize conflict. In a private consultation, Michael Pezzulli will consider the details of your case and provide a realistic assessment of potential outcomes to help you decide your next steps.

      Michael Pezzulli is a gifted storyteller, highly-rated keynote speaker and mentor. Michael Pezzull's integrity has earned the respect of peers and judges. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

      Practice areas:
      • Family Law, Custody, Child Support, Adoption, Protective Orders
      • Collaborative Divorce and Alternative Dispute Resolution
      • Commercial Disputes
      • Catastrophic Personal Injury, 18-Wheeler Accidents
      • Domestic Violence
      • Institutional Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse
      • Real Estate Litigation
      • Banking, Mortgage, and Securities Fraud
      • Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)
      • Mediation
      • Appeals
      Education:
      J.D. 1976 - West Virginia University College of Law
      B.A. 1973 - West Virginia University, Magna Cum Laude
      Selected Honors:

      Best Law Firms, 2019 - U.S. News & World Report (Texas, Civil Litigation)

      Highest Rating, Legal Ability & Ethics, 2019 - Martindale-Hubbell
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2013, 2014 - Nat

      Practice Areas

      Real Estate Law

      Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

      Family Law

      Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

      Divorce

      Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

      Domestic Violence

      Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

      Arbitration & Mediation

      Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Texas, State Bar of Texas, Since 1977
      4th Circuit
      5th Circuit
      Federal Circuit
      U.S. Supreme Court

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Law Clerk Hon. John A. Field, Jr., Senior U.S. Circuit Judge, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

      Year: 1976 - 1977

      Description:

      Associate Hughes, Luce, Hennessy, Smith and Castle (now K&L Gates)

      Year: 1977 - 1978

      Description:

      Associate Kelsoe & Ayres

      Year: 1978 - 1980

      Description:

      Managing Partner Law Office of Michael F. Pezzulli

      Year: 1980 - Current

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      Professional Associations

      Texas State Bar &nbsp# 15881900 Member (1977 - Current)

      Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member (2019 - Current)

      Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member (2019 - Current)

      State Bar of Texas, Legal Board of Specialization Examiner (Current)

      Civil Air Patrol Squadron TX 295, McKinney, Texas Squadron Commander (2010 - 2013)

      Publications

      Foreclosure Documents Lien Documents; Notices; Sale Documents; Deficiency Suits Collections: Drafting Documents for a Collections Practice (October, 1991)

      Tactical Use of Discovery and Claims of Privilege as a Sword and a Shield State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program (1990)

      Suits and Estates: Commercial Defenses 5th Annual Creditors' Right Course (April, 1990)

      "We'll Know It When We See It": The Concept Of Good Cause For Failure To Supplement Discovery Responses Under The Texas Rules Of Civil Procedure State Bar of Texas Advanced Civil Discovery Course (1989)

      A Defense Perspective Interview with Michael F. Pezzulli RICO Drug Enforcement Newsletter (December, 1989)

      Defenses to Deceptive Trade Practice Claims; Advanced DTPA Consumer Law CourseDefenses to Deceptive Trade Practice Claims; Advanced DTPA Consumer Law Course State Bar of Texas (May, 1989)

      Selection of Testifying and Consulting Experts The Importance of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(b) (4); Southern Methodist University Products Liability Institute (1988)

      Direct and Cross-Examination of a Psychologist in a Psychological Injury Case Southern Methodist University Products Liability Institute (1988)

      The Emerging Damages Issues in Nursing Home and other Geriatric Personal Injury Cases Southern Methodist University School of Law; Personal Injury and Products Liability Symposium (April, 1992)

      A Practical Guide to Presenting and Defending Spoliation of Evidence Case ABA Annual Meeting, Tort & Insurance Section, Toronto, Canada (July 31, 1988)

      The Court's Charge in DTPA Cases Consumer Law Seminar (February 12, 1988)

      Real Estate Foreclosure Litigation and its Bankruptcy Advanced Civil Trial Course Litigation, Vol. 1 (July, 1987)

      New Approaches to Presenting Evidence in Commercial Litigation Emerging Trends in Texas Evidence: Federal and State Developments (March, 1989)

      Loans, Collateral & Repossession Comprehensive Consumer Law Seminar, Houston TX (August 26, 1994)

      Introduction and Use of Experiments and Other Forms of Demonstrative Evidence Including Computer Generated Evidence Southern Methodist University Products Liability Institute (1987)

      Crimes, Criminals, and Civil Litigators or Will the Real Defendant Please Stand Up? Dealing with Regulatory and Criminal Fall Out (August, 2002)

      Attorney-Client Privilege in Civil Litigation, Protecting and Defending Confidentiality (Third Edition) American Bar Association (2004)

      Attorney-Client Privilege in Civil Litigation, Protecting and Defending Confidentiality (Fourth Edition) American Bar Association (2008)

      "Advanced Creditor's Rights Course Deficiency Suits" State Bar of Texas, Vol. 2. (June, 2016)

      Debtor's and Creditor's Rights Attachment and Garnishment Constitutional Parameters of Prejudgment Remedies West Virginia Law Review, Vol. 78, Number 1 (2017)

      Criminal Law and Civil Litigators: A Review of Three Little Known Federal Statutes and Their Potential Application to Attorneys State Bar of Texas, live Continuing Legal Education Webinar (March, 2019)

      Technique and Strategies for Representing Client in Civil Rico Action 7th Annual Advanced Civil Litigation Institute, South Texas College of Law (1998)

      Awards

      • Best Law Firms in America

        U.S. News & World Report 2019.0

      • AV Pre-eminent Lawyer

        Martindale-Hubbell 2019.0

      • SuperLawyer

        Thomson-Reuters 2019.0

      • Honorary Green Beret

        Department of the Army 2013.0

      • Top 100 Lawyers

        National Trial Lawyers 2014.0

      Education

      • West Virginia University College of Law J.D. (1976) | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

        Year: 1973 - 1976

        Honors: Graduating Senior Contributing Most to Overall Legal Scholarship Activities: Law Review - published 3 articles Moot Court Team

      • West Virginia University B.S. (1973) | Political Science, Psychology minor

        Year: 1969 - 1973

        Honors: Magna Cum Laude Debate Scholarship, 4 years Activities: Political Science Honorary, President Debate Team, first seed for four years

      Speaking Engagements

      Pretrial and Trial Publicity Ethics, Practicality and Ambiguity

      "Learning from the Masters", September 10, 1993, Dallas Bar Association

      Certifications

      • Civil Trial Law: Texas Board of Legal Specialization

      Websites

      https://www.courtroom.com/michael-f-pezzulli.html

      Michael F. Pezzulli's Website Profile

      https://www.courtroom.com/

      Law Office of Michael F. Pezzulli Website

      Law Office of Michael F. Pezzulli

      Address:

      North Central Plaza

      12655 North Central Expressway, #920, Dallas, TX 75243

      phone no.

      2 Reviews

      5 out of 5

        Michael Pezzulli is as good as it gets. You’ll be hard pressed to find a litigator with not just the know-how but the experience in the courtroom to back it up. Ethically, you can be assured he is one who upholds the Texas Lawyer’s Creed. And as a mediator who has mediated for Mr. Pezzulli, I know that he comes prepared, prepares the mediator, and most importantly, prepares his client.

        Barry Wernick

        April 26, 2019

        I have been practicing for over 50 years and have been around hundreds of lawyers and in my opinion Mr. Pezzulli is among the best I’ve encountered.

        Michael Lowenberg

        March 29, 2019

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