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.
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About Michael D. Tanner at a glance
Michael D. Tanner is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practforg at Touchstone Bernays Law Firm. They haand 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1992) and Baylor University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. 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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