Michael D. Anderson is a seasoned trial attorney and co-chairs Kelly Hart’s Litigation Section. With over 22 years of legal practice, Mr. Anderson has navigated a diverse array of high-stakes litigation cases. His extensive trial experience encompasses cases involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, trade secret theft, and fraud.
Michael D. Anderson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025 Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Intellectual Property Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Intellectual Property Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Biography
Locations
Education
- The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2001
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Affiliations
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth - Board Member
- Texas Bar Foundation - Fellow
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Awards:
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2015-2025
- Business Litigation
Legal 500 City Elite, 2025
- Disputes
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2007-2008, 2011-2025
- Commercial Litigation
- Civil Law | Litigation
Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2017-2025
- Commercial Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Product Liability Law
- Professional Malpractice Non-Medical Defense
- Civil Law | Litigation
Case History
Cases
- Won Multi-Million-Dollar Verdict for Local Business in Defective Machinery Trial
- Trial counsel to a local business that received defective heavy machinery. Obtained a multi-million-dollar jury verdict against the manufacturer after a two-week trial
- Defended Catholic Diocese in High-Profile Dispute, Securing Dismissal of All Claims
- Trial counsel to the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth in a highly publicized dispute involving the Carmelite Nuns. Obtained dismissal of all claims after an evidentiary hearing
- Achieved Take-Nothing Judgment for Fortune 500 Company in Sexual Misconduct Allegations Trial
- Trial counsel to a Fortune 500 company facing allegations of sexual misconduct. Obtained a take-nothing judgment following a three-week jury trial
- Secured Multi-Million-Dollar Judgment for Local Franchisee in Dispute with Franchisor After Two-Week Jury Trial
- Trial counsel to a local franchisee in a dispute with the franchisor. Obtained a multi-million-dollar judgment after a two-week jury trial
- Secured Multi-Million-Dollar Judgment for Local Doctor in Partnership Dispute Trial
- Trial counsel to a local doctor in a partnership dispute. Obtained a multi-million-dollar judgment upon the conclusion of trial
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