Atty. Michael B. Hess

Atty. Michael B. Hess

Michael B. Hess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Michael B. Hess at a glance

Michael B. Hess is a business, class action, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Akerman LLP. Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael B. Hess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Michael B., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Michael B. Hess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael B. Hess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael B. Hess is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Class Action

Michael B. Hess is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

Michael B. Hess is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael B. Hess is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael B. Hess is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael B. Hess

Where is Michael B. Hess's law office located?
Michael B. Hess's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael B. Hess handle?
Michael B. Hess focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Michael B. Hess go to law school?
Michael B. Hess earned their education at (J.D., 2016).
How can I contact Michael B. Hess for a consultation?
You can contact Michael B. Hess directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael B. Hess received?
Michael B. Hess's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026

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