Atty. Michael V. Abcarian

Atty. Michael V. Abcarian

Michael V. Abcarian is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, class and collective action defense, collective bargaining and arbitration and 16 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (817) 476-3712 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael V. Abcarian at a glance

Michael V. Abcarian is a Regional Managing Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, employment, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Florida (1978), Georgia (1978), Georgia Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Arkansas Eastern Distric (1978), and Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Middle Di (1980). Educated at Boston College Law School, Boston, MA (J.D., 1977) and University of California, Berkeley, CA (A.B., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael V. Abcarian is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, class and collective action defense, collective bargaining and arbitration and 16 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley, CA in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Michael practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael V. Abcarian's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

Michael V. Abcarian is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Texas →

Workplace Discrimination

Michael V. Abcarian is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Texas →

Contracts

Michael V. Abcarian is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

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

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

Wage & Hour Disputes

Michael V. Abcarian is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael V. Abcarian

Where is Michael V. Abcarian's law office located?
Michael V. Abcarian's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael V. Abcarian handle?
Michael V. Abcarian focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, employment, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael V. Abcarian practiced law?
Michael V. Abcarian has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael V. Abcarian go to law school?
Michael V. Abcarian earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact Michael V. Abcarian for a consultation?
You can contact Michael V. Abcarian 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 V. Abcarian received?
Michael V. Abcarian's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School, Boston, MA
- 1977
A.B.
University of California, Berkeley, CA
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1978
Georgia
Admitted: 1978
Georgia Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Arkansas Eastern Distric
Admitted: 1978
Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Middle Di
Admitted: 1980
Supreme Court of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1980

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