Michael Heygood
Partner
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EDUCATION
United States International University, B.A., cum laude
Houston Law Center, J.D., cum laude
EXPERIENCE
Cowles & Thompson
Heygood, Orr & Pearson
MEMBERSHIPS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & RECOGNITION
State Bar of Texas
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Tarrant County Bar Association
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association
Dallas Bar Association
Voted by his peers, through the Texas Monthly magazine survey, as one of the “Super Lawyers” in the State of Texas. For more information about what qualifies an attorney to be considered a Super Lawyer, download the "Super Lawyers in a Nutshell" PDF. Click Icon Above to View Michael's Profile.
AV-rated (the highest legal rating available) for excellence by the leading law firm rating service, Martindale Hubbell.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
United States District Court; Northern, Southern and Eastern District of Texas
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Complex Contract and Insurance Litigation
Trucking Litigation
Insurance Bad Faith Litigation
National Class Action Litigation
Pharmaceutical Litigation
Business Litigation
Nursing Home and Medical Negligence Litigation
Medical Device Implant Litigation
Oil and Gas Royalty Litigation
Automobile Crashworthiness Litigation
Life-altering Personal Injury Cases
Insurance Fraud Litigation
Securities Fraud Litigation
In The News
Three HO&P partners selected as Texas Super Lawyers for 2009
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HO&P partner Michael Heygood wins $24M verdict against TXI in plant explosion case
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HO&P obtains $3M verdict in partnership dispute
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