Michael Cancienne

Michael Cancienne is a name partner at Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne in Houston. He is a highly-skilled and experienced litigator who focuses his practice on representing companies as plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of contractual disputes and in disputes involving business torts. He has prevailed in commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions, including state and federal courts.

Mr. Cancienne’s courtroom success is the result of listening and preparation. Clients find that involving him in their case early in the process can often lead to resolution before the dispute ever goes to litigation, saving them time, money and resources. Should a case go to trial, Mr. Cancienne’s experience and thorough preparation allow him to anticipate outcomes and craft strategic, pre-emptive responses.

In addition to his case work, Mr. Cancienne provides pro-bono legal services for causes about which he is passionate, including contested family law disputes and immigration cases. He previously served on the Board of the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Programs, a non-profit service of the Houston Bar Association that provides free legal services for low-income Harris County residents.