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Michael Hurst

Michael Hurst

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Career

Lawyer of the Year. Top 100 Lawyers in Texas. Benchmark Litigation Star. Top 15 Business Defenders. One of the Best Lawyers in America. Michael K. Hurst has consistently been recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in the country for large and high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation—and has won many high-profile verdicts. His extensive courtroom experience includes large claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, and theft of trade secrets. Many of his cases involve partnership disputes, non-compete agreements, fraudulent transfers, and include class-actions across many industries, including private equity, energy, financial and investment banking, and oil and gas.

Michael is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is a member of the prestigious International Society of Barristers, and served as President of the 11,000+ member Dallas Bar Association in 2018. He was named Outstanding Mentor by both the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and in 2012, was elected to the prestigious BTI Client Service All-Stars. Michael is also the only male lawyer ever awarded the Louise B. Raggio Award by the Dallas Women’s Lawyers’ Association.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Michael Hurst is noted for his strong performance in complex commercial litigation, including contract and securities disputes.

Strengths

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  • Michael is extraordinary. He is a go-to lawyer and a wonderful and gracious advocate. He is well respected in the profession.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is great. He understands the law and is brilliant in front of judges and juries. He is great at depositions and has a tremendous working relationship with area judges, which means he has the respect of the court. He is extremely experienced.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is very good with clients. He is relentless and easy to work with.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael Hurst is a great attorney. He is an all-star in court and an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is always available and attentive to detail. He has an excellent ability to communicate and provide counsel.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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Texas

Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

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