Quick Stats:
- Licensed since May 1990 Texas, 1997 Colorado
- AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
- AVVO Rating 10/10 SUPERB!
- Texas Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine: 2004-2019
- BBA, University of Houston (accounting), magna cum laude, 1986
- JD, University of Houston, cum laude, 1990
- Order of the Coif
- Certified Public Accountant, licensed in Texas since 1986
As a trial lawyer, I routinely see what can go wrong with a client’s business, and for this reason I am uniquely positioned to help clients prevent business and employment disputes by anticipating them and by being proactive. As a certified public accountant who at one time practiced public accounting for a Big Eight accounting firm, I also understand the practical and financial aspects of disputes. In my practice, I assist clients with hiring and termination matters, developing and implementing appropriate employment policies and procedures, and responding to EEOC charges and Department of Labor or Texas Workforce Commission wage audits. I also offer training programs designed to assist my clients in meeting the ongoing challenges associated with federal and state employment laws, which continue to present a moving target. I frequently provide advice to client entities who are in the process of restructuring their business, and I have conducted due diligence investigations in connection with a nationwide roll-up of staffing companies, as well as strategic mergers and initial public offerings of staff leasing and PEO companies.
Each year since 2004, Michelle has been recognized by her peers as a “Texas Super Lawyer” in Law and Politics Magazine and Texas Monthly. She has also received the top rating from the preeminent attorney rating service of Martindale-Hubbell, identifying her with the highest ethical standards and professional ability.