Michael Halla

Member at The Halla Law Firm, PLLC
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(386) 825-5501
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Dallas, Texas, United States, US
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Julie M.

Michael is patient and an expert in his field. He helped me through my divorce and answered my MANY questions, consulted and guided me through one of the toughest times in my life. He gave me peace of mind during a time that was beyond stressful and unfamiliar. Having someone who is professional and an expert in your corner is always the right move. I highly recommend him for your legal representation needs.

Scott Carter

Takes the time to talk about the issues and explain different options. Very understanding and educated in corporate law as well as family law.

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Credentials

  • Florida - passed the Florida Bar Exam and obtained license to practice law in Florida
    Supreme Court of Florida
    Apr, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Alabama - passed the Alabama Bar Exam and am licensed in Alabama
    Supreme Court of Alabama
    Apr, 2000
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • The Halla Law Firm
    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Member
      • Dec 2010 - Present

      The Firm handles complex litigation including, but not limited to, the utilization of relevant discovery tools, drafting and filing of pleadings, conducting and defending expert depositions, dilatory pleas, attending hearings, drafting and arguing all motions and briefs, as necessary, conducting first chair jury and bench trials, and all appellate work resulting from litigation in areas such as contracts, real estate and family law. Handles the creation of various corporate entities including the drafting of all appropriate organizational documents such as company agreements as well as necessary documents such as professional service agreements, marketing agreements and other transactional documentsDrafts ordinances and resolutions for municipal corporations covering a myriad of areasAttends city council meetings, planning and zoning meetings and advise same during said meetingsNegotiates and/or drafts contracts, vendor agreements, entertainment agreements, leases, license agreements, and other transactional documents Works closely with municipal staff and advise them in day-to-day issues of municipal business including planning, zoning, personnel, operations, employment, procedure, and other essential staff functionsRepresents clients in a variety of family law matters, including child custody, divorce, enforcement, property settlement, modifications, terminations and protective orders in addition to any litigation

  • Pratt Aycock, LTD.
    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Litigation
      • Sep 2014 - Apr 2020

      I handled and oversaw all the litigation for the Firm. This included court appearances, filing of pleadings, motions and briefs. I also personally handled all oral arguments, conducted discovery using all the traditional discovery tools, including expert depositions.In addition, I advised clients on business matters, contracts and contract negotiation, commercial litigation, family law and real estate issues. I handled and oversaw all the litigation for the Firm. This included court appearances, filing of pleadings, motions and briefs. I also personally handled all oral arguments, conducted discovery using all the traditional discovery tools, including expert depositions.In addition, I advised clients on business matters, contracts and contract negotiation, commercial litigation, family law and real estate issues.

  • Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith
    • Senior Associate
      • Jul 2005 - Sep 2010

      FIRST CHAIR TRIAL EXPERIENCE: representing municipal corporations in complex multi-party lawsuits involving eminent domain, employment and labor law, breach of contract, deprivation of civil rights claims, commercial litigation, land use, construction, civil service, constitutional law, and torts As part of first chair duties I conducted intensive document review assessing the relevance and responsiveness of documents, while applying facts of the case and issues of law, as well as the traditional exercising of privileges in determining what documents should be either withheld or redacted (as appropriate)Manage complex litigation from beginning to end, developing case strategy based on municipalities' needs in a productive and cost-effective manner: drafting and filing pleadings, preparing and arguing motions (for example, summary judgment, plea to the jurisdiction, and Daubert challenges), taking expert depositions, contacting experts, preparing clients and witnesses for trial, negotiating settlements and preparing settlement documents after meeting with clients and developing trial strategy based on the needs of those clients Draft appellate briefs and present oral argument to court of appeals Represent municipalities in contested administrative proceedings as well as alternative dispute resolutions such as mediation and arbitration Administer complex client, insurance and employment contracts Assist and advise municipal corporations in non-litigation matters, including personnel/employee relations, transactional interpretation, land use, general commercial transactions and compliance Lead and manage team of legal staff in furtherance of positive results for clients while managing multiple ongoing cases in a productive and cost-effective mannerDrafted, reviewed and negotiated a wide variety of commercial contracts

  • Law Offices of Michael B. Halla
    • Solo Practitioner
      • Apr 2002 - Jul 2005

      I represented clients in creditor/debtor litigation, personal injury, and in immigration matters before the Board of Immigration Appeals, Executive Office of Immigration Review, and district and county courts in Texas. I represented clients in creditor/debtor litigation, personal injury, and in immigration matters before the Board of Immigration Appeals, Executive Office of Immigration Review, and district and county courts in Texas.

  • City of Austin
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant City Attorney
      • May 1999 - Mar 2002

      I advised various city department personnel on the interpretation of various city ordinances. I assisted these same departments in the drafting of these ordinances. Interpreted various transactional documents for several department heads. I drafted settlement agreements and mediated settlements for the same departments. I handled litigation matters in criminal matters. I advised various city department personnel on the interpretation of various city ordinances. I assisted these same departments in the drafting of these ordinances. Interpreted various transactional documents for several department heads. I drafted settlement agreements and mediated settlements for the same departments. I handled litigation matters in criminal matters.

Education

  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION
    1998 - 1998
  • Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    JD, Law
    1994 - 1997
  • Hardin-Simmons University
    BACHELOR OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE, History/Political Science
    1991 - 1993
  • Abilene Christian University
    History, Sociology, Psychology
    1988 - 1991

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