Atty. G. Michael Gruber
Mike Gruber represents businesses, executives, bankruptcy trustees, trusts, individuals, and high-net-worth families as both plaintiffs and defendants on their most sensitive, confidential, contentious, and high-risk matters. Mike utilizes his deep litigation and pre-litigation experience to avoid litigation when prudent and to take matters to trial when needed.
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G. Michael Gruber is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, and litigation. Educated at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Editor, Law Review Southern Methodist University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mike Gruber represents businesses, executives, bankruptcy trustees, trusts, individuals, and high-net-worth families as both plaintiffs and defendants on their most sensitive, confidential, contentious, and high-risk matters
- Mike utilizes his deep litigation and pre-litigation experience to avoid litigation when prudent and to take matters to trial when needed
- For each matter, Mike designs a detailed Trial Plan that starts at the end - the appeal - and works backwards to the original petition or answer
- By constructing arguments and evidence at every stage and anticipating possible outcomes, Mike works to eliminate surprises and operate from a fully informed position of strength
- Mike has handled a wide range of matters, including representing warring families in major probate disputes, the jurisdiction of bankruptcy courts, a billion-dollar fraudulent transfer case, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and intellectual property ownership claims, and energy and real estate investments gone bad
- This diverse caseload has given Mike the experience, confidence, and drive that clients seek and referral sources trust
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Recipient, Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award, for outstanding leadership, exemplary contributions to the community, and a commitment to the ideals of ADL, 2019 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2019-2025 •Honoree, United Negro College Fund, Dallas Region, “Mask Award for Service,” 2018 •Selected, D Magazine, “Best Lawyers in Dallas,” Business Litigation, 2008-2017, 2023 and 2025 •Selected, D Magazine, “Dallas 500, The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas - Fort Worth,” 2016, 2018-2019 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 2003-2025 •Top 100 in Dallas, 2003-2023 •Top 100 in Texas, 2003-2006, 2009-2011, and 2014 •Recipient, The National Minority Corporate Counsel Association, “Sagar Award” for sustained commitment to improving the hiring, retention and promotion of minority attorneys •Recipient, SMU Dedman School of Law, “Distinguished Alumni Award,” 2015 •Recipient, Dallas Bar Association, “Justinian Award,” 2012 •Recipient, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, “Award of Excellence,” 2009
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G. Michael Gruber is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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