Atty. Michael Cancienne
Michael Cancienne is a name partner at Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne in Houston. He is a highly-skilled and experienced litigator who focuses his practice on representing companies as plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of contractual disputes and in disputes involving business torts.
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Michael Cancienne is an attorney based in Houston, Texas, practforg at Jordan Lynch & Cancienne PLLC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 2006) and Louisiana State University (M.B.A., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Litigators in America by Lawdragon, 2023-2026 (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Cancienne is a name partner at Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne in Houston
- He is a highly-skilled and experienced litigator who focuses his practice on representing companies as plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of contractual disputes and in disputes involving business torts
- He has prevailed in commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions, including state and federal courts
- Mr. Cancienne’s courtroom success is the result of listening and preparation
- Clients find that involving him in their case early in the process can often lead to resolution before the dispute ever goes to litigation, saving them time, money and resources
- Should a case go to trial, Mr. Cancienne’s experience and thorough preparation allow him to anticipate outcomes and craft strategic, pre-emptive responses
- In addition to his case work, Mr. Cancienne provides pro-bono legal services for causes about which he is passionate, including contested family law disputes and immigration cases
- He previously served on the Board of the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Programs, a non-profit service of the Houston Bar Association that provides free legal services for low-income Harris County residents
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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