Atty. Michael J. Stanley

Atty. Michael J. Stanley

While Michael was a pre-med student in college, his landlord broke the lease agreement, assuming that a young student would just go along with the unlawful demands. Michael took the landlord to court, representing himself, and won.

Houston Houston 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Stanley at a glance

Michael J. Stanley is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Stanley Law. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, securities, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Western District of Texas United States District Court fo (1990). Educated at New York University, School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Houston Young Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • While Michael was a pre-med student in college, his landlord broke the lease agreement, assuming that a young student would just go along with the unlawful demands
  • Michael took the landlord to court, representing himself, and won
  • The next semester, he changed his major and decided to pursue a career in law
  • As a young lawyer, Michael represented clients that include a model whose agent tried to take advantage of her
  • overseas parents who did not receive their deceased son’s body after paying to have it shipped to them
  • a start-up company fighting multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical companies over the development of a novel drug
  • the parents of a premature infant that died as the result of medical malpractice
  • a soldier that was severely injured when a Blackhawk helicopter crashed due to a manufacturing defect
  • and a foreign government that shut down a bank over money-laundering concerns
  • MICHAEL CONTINUES TO PURSUE THE “BAD GUY” AND CONFRONT CORPORATE GREED
  • He recently represented hundreds of retirees that lost much of their life savings to an international Ponzi scheme
  • He represents hundreds of others injured by dangerous products and chemicals throughout the United States
  • He understands that families injured by big companies may feel intimidated or lost as they think about getting involved in complex litigation
  • He is committed to guide his clients through the legal process and seek justice against reckless businesses that place profits over people

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Stanley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Stanley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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. Stanley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael J. Stanley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael J. Stanley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael J. Stanley is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 J. Stanley

Where is Michael J. Stanley's law office located?
Michael J. Stanley's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Stanley Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Stanley handle?
Michael J. Stanley focuses on personal injury, business, securities, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael J. Stanley practiced law?
Michael J. Stanley has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Michael J. Stanley go to law school?
Michael J. Stanley earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Michael J. Stanley for a consultation?
You can contact Michael J. Stanley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael J. Stanley received?
Michael J. Stanley's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
New York University, School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
University of New Mexico
- 1987

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Texas United States District Court for the Western District of Texas United States District Court fo
Admitted: 1990

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