Atty. Michael P. Considine
Michael Considine represents clients in connection with significant corporate events, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, carve-out divestitures/acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. He has extensive experience in a variety of industries, including consumer products, energy, manufacturing, professional sports teams, real estate, and software and technology.
Mergers And Acquisitions Law Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX
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About Michael P. Considine at a Glance
Michael P. Considine is a m&a attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at Emory University (J.D., 2005) and American University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael P. Considine
- Michael Considine represents clients in connection with significant corporate events, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, carve-out divestitures/acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings
- He has extensive experience in a variety of industries, including consumer products, energy, manufacturing, professional sports teams, real estate, and software and technology
- Michael is a founding partner of the Firm’s Dallas office, which opened in July of 2018
- Michael has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in Texas Super Lawyers, a “Best Lawyer in Dallas” in D Magazine, and a “40 Under 40 Emerging Leader” in The M&A Advisor, among others
- Michael is Director of the American Red Cross -- North Texas Chapter
- Prior to his legal career, Michael founded a technology consulting agency, and was a national manager of an ISP focusing on datacenters and digital infrastructure solutions
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Dallas
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 venue, 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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Why Clients in Dallas Choose Michael P. Considine
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael P. Considine's practice in the field of m&a.
Focused M&A Practice
Concentrating on m&a means Michael P. Considine's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Michael P. Considine attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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