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About Michael J. Shipman at a glance
Michael J. Shipman is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, L.L.P.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, and construction. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern District Court Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy C (1983). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Texas at Arlington (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Dallas Bar Association Texas Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael J. Shipman is a lawyer practicing business, complex defense litigation, construction and 12 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Arlington in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Michael practices at Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, L.L.P. in Dallas, TX
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Michael J. Shipman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Shipman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Michael J. Shipman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael J. Shipman is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael J. Shipman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael J. Shipman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Michael J. Shipman is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 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 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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