Atty. Michael "Mike" Kalis
Michael Kalis is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Dallas office. Michael works on a range of complex litigation matters across the United States, including contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, restrictive covenant, securities, and trade secret disputes.
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Michael "Mike" Kalis is a business and litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Kalis is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Dallas office
- Michael works on a range of complex litigation matters across the United States, including contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, restrictive covenant, securities, and trade secret disputes
- Michael also regularly counsels companies on litigation-related issues
- Michael has been named to the Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas list by D Magazine, selected to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list by Best Lawyers®, and recognized as a Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers
- Michael is also a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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