Profile Summary
About Michael B. Silva at a glance
Michael B. Silva is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Michael B. Silva. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern Dis (1972). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston, Oklahoma, Federal Energy and American Bar Associations American Gas Association Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Mr. Michael B. Silva is a lawyer practicing oil & gas litigation, oil & gas, wills-trusts-probate and 1 other area of law
- Michael has been licensed for 54 years
- Michael practices at Michael B. Silva in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Michael B. Silva's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael B. Silva handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Michael B. Silva is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Michael B. Silva is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Michael B. Silva is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Michael B. Silva is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Houston 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.
Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Houston or all attorneys in Texas.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Michael B. Silva
Where is Michael B. Silva's law office located?
What practice areas does Michael B. Silva handle?
How long has Michael B. Silva practiced law?
Where did Michael B. Silva go to law school?
How can I contact Michael B. Silva for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Michael B. Silva received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.