Business & More Attorney · Serving Midland, TX · 46+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. Short at a Glance
Michael A. Short is an Endeavor Energy Resources LP based in Midland, Texas. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1980) and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptc (1987). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D. With, 1980) and University of Alabama, Birmingham (B.A. Phi, 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Midland, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Short
- Mr. Michael A. Short is a lawyer practicing business, environmental, ethics-legal malpractice and 12 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama, Birmingham in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Michael practices in Midland, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Michael A. Short's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Short handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Midland.
Contracts in Midland
Michael A. Short is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
Personal Injury in Midland
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael A. Short is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment Law in Midland
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael A. Short is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Midland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael A. Short is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real Estate Law in Midland
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael A. Short is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Midland
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 Midland 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 venue, 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.
Midland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Midland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Midland Choose Michael A. Short
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael A. Short's practice in the field of contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Short brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Alabama and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptc, Michael A. Short can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, personal injury, and employment, Michael A. Short can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Midland
A Midland-based practice means Michael A. Short attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael A. Short Handles in Midland
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