Atty. Michael Leith Pillion

Atty. Michael Leith Pillion

Michael Leith Pillion is a lawyer practicing technology, outsourcing & commercial transactions, technology transactions, privacy & cybersecurity and 9 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Houston Houston 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Leith Pillion at a glance

Michael Leith Pillion is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Morgan Lewis Bockius Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, and internet. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985) and New Jersey (1985). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1979). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Leith Pillion is a lawyer practicing technology, outsourcing & commercial transactions, technology transactions, privacy & cybersecurity and 9 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Michael practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Leith Pillion's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Leith Pillion is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

Michael Leith Pillion is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet 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 Leith Pillion

Where is Michael Leith Pillion's law office located?
Michael Leith Pillion's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Morgan Lewis Bockius Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Leith Pillion handle?
Michael Leith Pillion focuses on employment, business, ip, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael Leith Pillion practiced law?
Michael Leith Pillion has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Michael Leith Pillion go to law school?
Michael Leith Pillion earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Michael Leith Pillion for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1985
B.S.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1985
New Jersey
Admitted: 1985

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