Atty. Michael D. Tanner
Experience Mike Tanner is a trial lawyer who resolves disputes, by trial, when it is in the best interest of his client. He specializes in cases involving allegations of sexual molestation of minors, other personal injury claims involving children, and wrongful death, dram shop, transportation and auto litigation, allegations of bad faith and insurance code violations, and business litigation.
Bad Faith/Extra-Contractual & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 34+ Years Experience
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About Michael D. Tanner at a Glance
Michael D. Tanner is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Touchstone Bernays Law Firm. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1992) and Baylor University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. Tanner
- Experience Mike Tanner is a trial lawyer who resolves disputes, by trial, when it is in the best interest of his client
- He specializes in cases involving allegations of sexual molestation of minors, other personal injury claims involving children, and wrongful death, dram shop, transportation and auto litigation, allegations of bad faith and insurance code violations, and business litigation
- He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Mike has successfully represented clients in numerous counties in Texas
- Areas of Practice Defense of sexual molestation cases against minorsInsurance LawUM/UIM casesPersonal InjuryProducts LiabilityToxic TortsTrucking Industry Liability Professional Affiliations State Bar of TexasChildren’s Cancer Fund of Texas, 1996 – 1997
- President of the BoardCamp John Marc, Special Camps for Special Kids, 1999 – present
- DirectorBaylor University School of Nursing Advisory CouncilChildren’s Medical Center of Dallas Foundation TrusteeChildren’s Medical Center of Dallas,Leadership Children’s GraduateChildren’s Medical Center of Dallas, Children’s Council Executive Leadership Education Baylor University School of Law, Waco, TX, J.D. 1992Baylor School of Law Award – Outstanding AdvocateNational Mock Trial TeamOrder of the BarristersPhi Delta PhiBaylor University, Waco, Texas, B.A. with Honors 1989, Major: Political ScienceSigma Chi Birth Information Born July 29, 1967, Denver, Colorado
- Admitted Texas, 1992U.S
- District Court Northern District of Texas Personal Information First and second grade Sunday School Teacher, St. Michael and All Angels Church Dallas.Coach elementary age soccer and basketball.Conversational in Spanish and Russian.Avid sports fan
Successful Results Hopkins County
favorable resolution of sexual molestation lawsuit where alleged perpetrator admitted molestation, and was convicted of same
Upshur County
successful resolution of sexual molestation lawsuit involving several alleged victims, where alleged perpetrator had been convicted of multiple counts
Tarrant County
favorable resolution of sexual molestation lawsuit involing allegations against a teenage boy for molesting younger neighbor girl
Ellis County
successful resolution of sexual molestation lawsuit involving defendant who was convicted of indecency with a child, and where alleged perpetrator had prior allegations of molestations
Erath County
- trial to verdict and jury finding of negligence on the plaintiff
- no negligence, no breach of contract, no DTPA violation on defendant in dairy equipment installation and maintenance case with jury demand exceeding $400,000
Dallas County
no negligence jury verdict in case where defendant’s truck struck a child on a bicycle
Denton County
favorable jury verdict in rear-end auto accident case
Fannin County
- take-nothing jury verdict in motor vehicle accident case in which defendant turned left in front of the plaintiff
- Jury determined plaintiff driver was 80% negligent
Grayson County
motion for summary judgment granted in suit where adolescent girl was partially blinded by paintball shot by teenage client
Tarrant County
favorable settlement of falling merchandise case against a prominent national retailer where plaintiff underwent multiple back surgeries, alleged permanent impairment, and permanent loss of earning capacity of approximately $2 million
Dallas County
negotiated small settlement of trucking case involving prominent produce distributor, where accident resulted in brain damaged plaintiff
Wise County
- successful settlement of fire case where restaurant kitchen fire suppression system did not activate
- involved allegations against client of negligent maintenance, breach of contract, breach of warranty, violations of DTPA, and defective product
Collin County
take-nothing jury verdict, 100% negligence on the plaintiff in auto collision case
Dallas County
take-nothing jury verdict, 100% negligence on plaintiff in trucking collision case
Kaufman County
jury trial to verdict with no negligence finding and $0 damages awarded in under-insured motorist case of a tractor-trailer collision on the interstate
Kaufman County
motion for summary judgment granted in case where personal water craft hit plaintiff resulting in brain injury
Bowie County
- nuisance value settlement in land owner’s liability case where plaintiff’s ATV crash resulted in amputated leg
- Presentations • 2006 Continuing Education Lecture: “Tort Reform & Wrongful Death Update” to Texas Farm Bureau claims representatives
- • 2006 Continuing Education Lecture: “Tort Reform & Wrongful Death Update” to 21st Century Insurance Company claims representatives
- • 2006 Continuing Education Lecture: “Locating the Responsible Third Party and Efficient and Effective Case Management and Resolution” to Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company claims representatives
- • 2009 Continuing Education Lecture: “Tort Reform and Wrongful Death Update, and Efficient and Effective Case Management Resolution” to Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company claims representatives
- • 2009 Continuing Education Lecture: “Equine Law, Animals Roaming, Recreational Use & Attractive Nuisance” to Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company claims representatives
- • 2011 Continuing Education Lecture: “Adjuster’s Guide to Recognizing & Preventing Insurance Fraud” and “Update of Recent Texas Supreme Court Insurance Cases” to Western World claims representatives
- • 2012 Continuing Education Lecture: “Comparative Negligence” and “Tort Reform and Wrongful Death Update” to Texas Farm Bureau claims representatives.• 2012 Camp John Marc staff training video “Keeping Campers Safe from Inappropriate Contact”
- Pro Bono North Texas Housing Crisis CenterCamp Esperanza/Bridewell Foundation Honors and Awards Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubble Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers by peers 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
Practice Areas Explained
Michael D. Tanner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Tanner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Personal Injury in Dallas
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.
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Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael D. Tanner is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Dallas
Michael D. Tanner is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →
Product Liability in Dallas
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Civil Litigation in Dallas
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-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 Dallas Choose Michael D. Tanner
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 D. Tanner's practice in the field of personal injury, business, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. Tanner brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and slip & fall, Michael D. Tanner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Michael D. Tanner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael D. Tanner Handles in Dallas
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