Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 
Mike Piazza is a Dallas, Texas, litigator with substantial experience handling white-collar criminal defense, securities litigation, securities regulation, complex commercial litigation, significant business disputes, and accountant liability matters. He represents individuals, executives, companies, and financial professionals involved in complex legal disputes and regulatory investigations.
Mike draws on his experience with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) policies, investigative procedures, and enforcement priorities when developing legal strategies for clients. Before joining CM Law, LLP, he served as Regional Trial Counsel for the SEC’s Pacific Regional Office in Los Angeles. His public-sector experience informs his approach to regulatory compliance, investigations, enforcement proceedings, and dispute resolution.
Mike represents clients facing investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation involving state attorneys general, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the SEC, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and regulatory agencies in other jurisdictions.
His practice focuses on understanding each client’s business, legal position, and objectives. Mike works with clients to assess risks, protect business and professional reputations, address regulatory concerns, and develop practical strategies for complex disputes.
A CEO client said, “What makes Mike special is he truly understands business. He has represented me and the companies where I have worked. He provides counsel and an understanding of the law and is great at looking at situations from multiple angles to get the best outcome.”
