Atty. Michael Halley Bernick

Atty. Michael Halley Bernick

Mr. Michael Halley Bernick is a lawyer practicing business, civil litigation, commercial and 6 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Halley Bernick at a glance

Michael Halley Bernick is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern District Court Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy C (2011). Educated at Baylor University Law School (J.D., 2011) and Texas Christian University (B.B.A. Accounting, 2008). Active member of Waco-McLennan County Bar Association (Director, County Young Lawyers Association, 2012-) State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Halley Bernick is a lawyer practicing business, civil litigation, commercial and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Texas Christian University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Michael practices at Reed Smith LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Halley Bernick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Halley Bernick 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.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Halley Bernick

Where is Michael Halley Bernick's law office located?
Michael Halley Bernick's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Halley Bernick handle?
Michael Halley Bernick focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael Halley Bernick practiced law?
Michael Halley Bernick has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Michael Halley Bernick go to law school?
Michael Halley Bernick earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.B.A. Accounting, 2008).
How can I contact Michael Halley Bernick for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Baylor University Law School
- 2011
B.B.A. Accounting
Texas Christian University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Eastern District Court Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy C
Admitted: 2011

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