As a Member of Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC, Michael represents clients in matters concerning professional liability, commercial litigation, premises liability, products liability and general tort litigation. He also has substantial experience in insurance coverage litigation and advises businesses and individuals on a variety of insurance-related matters.
Mr. Smith has been named a Texas “Rising Star” by the publishers of Texas Monthly and Law & Politics in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Practice Areas
| Commercial Litigation
Insurance Coverage Litigation Negligence & Torts |
Professional Liability
Premises Liability Products Liability |
Representative Matters
Member of defense team in a products liability case in which former workers at a government weapons facility alleged beryllium exposure. The National Law Journal recognized verdict as one of the top defense verdicts of 2001.
Represented insurance agent and agency against claims of negligent misrepresentation and conspiracy regarding an alleged mortgage fraud scheme where lender sought to recover millions in damages on sub-prime loans.
Successfully represented worker’s compensation carrier in common law and statutory bad faith insurance cases.
Professional Recognition
Named Texas “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazines - 2007-2009
Education
J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law, 1999
– Member, Phi Delta Phi
B.A., Trinity University, 1996
Memberships
State Bar of Texas
Insurance Law Section
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Vice President, 4A Economic Development Corporation for the City of Murphy, Texas
Click here to download a pdf of this resumé.
