Atty. Michael Lawrence Kaplan

Atty. Michael Lawrence Kaplan

Mr. Michael Lawrence Kaplan is a lawyer practicing occupational disease litigation, products liability, federal employers liability act (fela) and 5 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (346) 771-8084 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael Lawrence Kaplan at a glance

Michael Lawrence Kaplan is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Roven-Kaplan, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1984), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1985), and Texas (1997). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1984) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1975). Active member of South Carolina Bar State Bar of Texas Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys American Association for Justice The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Lawrence Kaplan is a lawyer practicing occupational disease litigation, products liability, federal employers liability act (fela) and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael practices at Roven-Kaplan, LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Lawrence Kaplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Lawrence Kaplan 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 Lawrence Kaplan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael Lawrence Kaplan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael Lawrence Kaplan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

Michael Lawrence Kaplan is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Lawrence Kaplan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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.

Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Houston or all attorneys in Texas.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Lawrence Kaplan

Where is Michael Lawrence Kaplan's law office located?
Michael Lawrence Kaplan's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Roven-Kaplan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Lawrence Kaplan handle?
Michael Lawrence Kaplan focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael Lawrence Kaplan practiced law?
Michael Lawrence Kaplan has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Michael Lawrence Kaplan go to law school?
Michael Lawrence Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Michael Lawrence Kaplan for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Lawrence Kaplan 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.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1984
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1975

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
Texas
Admitted: 1997

Reviews

3.0
2 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.