Michael Mathis
About
Veteran Trial Attorney Handling Complex, High-Stakes Injury Cases
Michael Mathis is a seasoned trial attorney dedicated to representing individuals and families harmed by negligence, unsafe working conditions, and corporate misconduct. Licensed to practice in Texas and New Mexico, Michael has built a distinguished reputation for navigating complex, high-exposure cases that demand meticulous preparation and a fearless approach to the courtroom.
With well over a decade of experience, Michael focuses his practice on catastrophic personal injury and civil litigation, specifically commercial trucking crashes, oilfield and refinery accidents, workplace injuries, and insurance bad-faith claims. His work is defined by exhaustive investigations, sophisticated coordination with technical experts, and aggressive advocacy against well-funded corporate defendants.
Michael earned his Juris Doctor with Highest Honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law. As one of the more tenured attorneys at Brunkenhoefer Law, he brings invaluable institutional knowledge and deep courtroom experience to every matter he handles, serving as both a primary advocate for his clients and a strategic resource for the firm.
Clients value Michael’s straightforward communication and steady guidance through the most challenging periods of their lives. His singular goal is to hold responsible parties accountable and secure the full, fair compensation necessary for his clients to move forward.
Areas of Practice
- Trucking crashes
- Auto accidents
- Workplace injuries
- Oilfield/refinery accidents
- Defective products (including vehicles and consumer products)
- Premises liability/negligence
- “Bad faith” by insurance companies
- Breach of contract
Education
- Texas A&M University (B.S., 2006)
- University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., 2012, with Highest Honors)
Professional Memberships
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA)
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA), Member
Bar Admissions
- State of Texas
- State of New Mexico
- U.S. District Courts, (Western, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas)