Explore the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada!

Best Lawyers logo
  • Lawyers
  • Methodology
  • Client Solutions
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In
  • Lawyers
    • Advanced Search
    • Lawyer of the Year
    • Highlighted Lawyers
    • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Methodology
    • Overview
    • Ones to Watch
    • Editorial Timelines
    • Practice Areas
    • Publicizing Guidelines
    • FAQ
  • Publications
    • Business Edition
    • Regional Editions
    • Partnerships
    • Become a Contributor
  • Legal Insights
    • Featured Articles
    • In the News
    • Advisory Board
    • Meet the Board
    • Press & Events
  • About
    • Global Presence
    • Company History
    • Leadership
  • Client Solutions
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In Log In
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In

Lawyer Profile

Image of Michael D. Mitchell

Michael D. Mitchell

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Employment Law - Management
    Labor Law - Management
  • Law School:
    Southern Methodist University
  • Website:
    http://www.ogletree.com
  • Location:
    One Allen Center, Suite 3000
    500 Dallas Street
    Houston, TX 77002
A shareholder in the Firm’s Houston office, Mr. Mitchell's practice focuses primarily on employment-related litigation in federal and state court and representing clients before the various federal and state agencies charged with the enforcement of employment and labor laws. Mr. Mitchell also advises clients regarding various issues related to employee rights and benefits and employer obligations and policies. His practice also includes both creation and review of employment policies and manuals.Mr. Mitchell is Board Certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been named a "Super Lawyer" several times in Texas Monthly.  He is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America.Throughout his practice, Mr. Mitchell has successfully represented a number of public and private employers in wrongful discharge, harassment and retaliation cases bought under the various federal and state employment discrimination statues and under the common law. In doing so, Mr. Mitchell has won summary judgment dismissal of a large number of cases brought against his clients and has successfully defended the dismissal of each of those cases on appeal. Mr. Mitchell has successfully argued several cases in front of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and has briefed many more cases before that court.
  • Lawyer Bio
  • Client Comments
  • Firm Details
  • News & Media
  • Case History

Lawyer Bio

A shareholder in the Firm’s Houston office, Mr. Mitchell's practice focuses primarily on employment-related litigation in federal and state court and representing clients before the various federal and state agencies charged with the enforcement of employment and labor laws. Mr. Mitchell also advises clients regarding various issues related to employee rights and benefits and employer obligations and policies. His practice also includes both creation and review of employment policies and manuals.Mr. Mitchell is Board Certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been named a "Super Lawyer" several times in Texas Monthly.  He is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America.Throughout his practice, Mr. Mitchell has successfully represented a number of public and private employers in wrongful discharge, harassment and retaliation cases bought under the various federal and state employment discrimination statues and under the common law. In doing so, Mr. Mitchell has won summary judgment dismissal of a large number of cases brought against his clients and has successfully defended the dismissal of each of those cases on appeal. Mr. Mitchell has successfully argued several cases in front of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and has briefed many more cases before that court.
Read more on firm website
  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Affiliations
  • Award List
  • Additional Information

Education:

  • Southern Methodist University , J.D., graduated 1992
  • Emory University, BA, graduated 1989

Bar Admissions:

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas

Affiliations:

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Houston Bar Association - Member
  • Houston Management Lawyers Forum - Member
  • Labor & Employment Law - Board Certified
  • Texas Bar Association - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
 

Awards:

  • Texas Super Lawyer (2013)

Areas of Expertise:

  • Employment
  • Management
 

Lawyer Client Comments

Firm Details

Image for Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. View Firm Profile
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
http://www.ogletree.com
 
Headquarters
One Ninety One Peachtree Tower, Suite 4800
191 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 881.1300
47 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Alabama

Alabama

Birmingham, AL

420 Twentieth Street North, Suite 1900

Birmingham, AL 35203

United States

(205) 328.1900

Get Directions

Arizona

Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

Esplanade Center III, Suite 800

2415 East Camelback Road

Phoenix, AZ 85016

United States

(602) 778.3700

Get Directions

Tucson, AZ

3430 East Sunrise Drive, Suite 220

Tucson, AZ 85718

United States

(520) 544.0300

Get Directions

California

California

Costa Mesa, CA

Park Tower, Suite 1500

695 Town Center Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

United States

(714) 800.7900

Get Directions

Los Angeles, CA

400 South Hope Street, Suite 1200

Los Angeles, CA 90071

United States

(213) 239.9800

Get Directions

Sacramento, CA

500 Capitol Mall, Suite 2500

Sacramento, CA 95814

United States

(916) 840.3150

Get Directions

San Diego, CA

4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 990

San Diego, CA 92122

United States

(858) 652.3100

Get Directions

San Francisco, CA

Steuart Tower, Suite 1300

One Market Plaza

San Francisco, CA 94105

United States

(415) 442.4810

Get Directions

Torrance, CA

19191 South Vermonth Avenue, Suite 950

Torrance, CA 90502

United States

(310) 217.8191

Get Directions

Colorado

Colorado

Denver, CO

2000 S. Colorado Boulevard

Tower Three - Suite 900

Denver, CO 80203

United States

(303) 764.6800

Get Directions

Connecticut

Connecticut

Stamford, CT

281 Tresser Boulevard, Suite 602

Stamford, CT 06901

United States

(203) 969.3100

Get Directions

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

Washington, DC

1909 K Street, NW, Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20006

United States

(202) 887.0855

Get Directions

Florida

Florida

Miami, FL

9130 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1625

Two Datran Center

Miami, FL 33156

United States

(305) 374.0506

Get Directions

Tampa, FL

100 North Tampa Street, Suite 3600

Tampa, FL 33602

United States

(813) 289.1247

Get Directions

Illinois

Illinois

Chicago, IL

155 North Wacker Drive, Suite 4300

Chicago, IL 60606

United States

(312) 558.1220

Get Directions

Indiana

Indiana

Indianapolis, IN

111 Monument Circle, Suite 4600

Indianapolis, IN 46204

United States

(317) 916.1300

Get Directions

Louisiana

Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

701 Poydras Street, Suite 3500

New Orleans, LA 70139

United States

(504) 648.3840

Get Directions

Maine

Maine

Portland, ME

Two Monumental Square, Seventh Floor

Portland, ME 04101

United States

(207) 387.2957

Get Directions

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Boston, MA

One Boston Place, Suite 3500

201 Washington Street

Boston, MA 02108

United States

(617) 994.5700

Get Directions

Michigan

Michigan

Birmingham, MI

34977 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300

Birmingham, MI 48009

United States

(248) 593.6400

Get Directions

Minnesota

Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

225 South Sixth Street, Suite 1800

Minneapolis, MN 55402

United States

(612) 339.1818

Get Directions

Mississippi

Mississippi

Ridgeland, MS

207 West Jackson Street, Suite 200

Ridgeland, MS 39157

United States

(601) 360.8444

Get Directions

Missouri

Missouri

Kansas City, MO

4520 Main Street, Suite 400

Kansas City, MO 64111

United States

(816) 471.1301

Get Directions

St. Louis, MO

7700 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 650

St. Louis, MO 63105

United States

(314) 802.3935

Get Directions

Nevada

Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

3800 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 1500

Las Vegas, NV 89169

United States

(702) 369.6800

Get Directions

New Jersey

New Jersey

Morristown, NJ

10 Madison Avenue, Suite 400

Morristown, NJ 07960

United States

(973) 656.1600

Get Directions

New York

New York

New York, NY

599 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1700

New York, NY 10022

United States

(212) 492.2500

Get Directions

North Carolina

North Carolina

Charlotte, NC

201 South College Street, Suite 2300

Charlotte, NC 28244

United States

(704) 342.2588

Get Directions

Raleigh, NC

4208 Six Forks Road, Suite 1100

Raleigh, NC 27609

United States

(919) 787.9700

Get Directions

Ohio

Ohio

Cleveland, OH

Key Tower, Suite 4100

127 Public Square

Cleveland, OH 44114

United States

(216) 241.6100

Get Directions

Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, OK

The Heritage Building, Suite 400

621 North Robinson Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

United States

(405) 546.3774

Get Directions

Oregon

Oregon

Portland, OR

222 Southwest Columbia Street, Suite 1500

Portland, OR 97201

United States

(503) 552.2140

Get Directions

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

1735 Market Street, Suite 3000

Philadelphia, PA 19103

United States

(215) 995.2800

Get Directions

Pittsburgh, PA

One PPG Place, Suite 1900

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

United States

(412) 394.3333

Get Directions

South Carolina

South Carolina

Charleston, SC

211 King Street, Suite 200

Charleston, SC 29401

United States

(843) 853.1300

Get Directions

Columbia, SC

First Base Building, Suite 401

2142 Boyce Street

Columbia, SC 29201

United States

(803) 252.1300

Get Directions

Greenville, SC

The Ogletree Building

300 North Main Street

Greenville, SC 29601

United States

(864) 271.1300

Get Directions

Tennessee

Tennessee

Memphis, TN

International Place, Tower II, Suite 300

6410 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN 38119

United States

(901) 767.6160

Get Directions

Nashville, TN

SunTrust Plaza, Suite 1200

401 Commerce Street

Nashville, TN 37219

United States

(615) 254.1900

Get Directions

Texas

Texas

Austin, TX

301 Congress Avenue, Suite 1150

Austin, TX 78701

United States

(512) 344.4700

Get Directions

Dallas, TX

Preston Commons West, Suite 500

8117 Preston Road

Dallas, TX 75225

United States

(214) 987.3800

Get Directions

Houston, TX

One Allen Center, Suite 3000

500 Dallas Street

Houston, TX 77002

United States

(713) 655.0855

Get Directions

San Antonio, TX

112 East Pecan Street, Suite 2700

San Antonio, TX 78205

United States

(210) 354.1300

Get Directions

Virginia

Virginia

Richmond, VA

901 East Byrd Street, Suite 1300

Richmond, VA 23219

United States

(804) 663.2330

Get Directions

Washington

Washington

Seattle, WA

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 5150

Seattle, WA 98101

United States

(206) 693.7057

Get Directions

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI

1243 North 10th Street, Suite 200

Milwaukee, WI 53205

United States

(414) 239.6400

Get Directions

News & Media

Featured Publications

Cover for our Texas publication Cover for our Texas publication Cover for our Texas publication Cover for our Texas publication

Lawyer Case History

Other Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas

Mr. Mitchell has litigated and tried the following cases on behalf of Defendants:

  • In April 2006, Mr. Mitchell was First Chair in Emmy Campbell v. Metropolitan Transit Authority in the Harris County District Court. Plaintiff contended that she was discriminated against and terminated in retaliation for reporting, in good faith, violations of law to the appropriate authorities in violation of Section 554.002 of the Texas Government Code (Whistleblower retaliation case). Directed verdict in Defendant's favor.
  • In March 2008, Mr. Mitchell was First Chair in Yolanda Holden v. Valeron Strength Films in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant had discriminated against her on the basis of sex and had retaliated against her in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, etc. Directed verdict was on one claim. Jury verdict in Defendant's favor on 4 others.
  • In July 2010, Mr. Mitchell was First Chair in Maria May v. HydroChem Industrial in the Galveston County, Texas District Court. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant had discriminated against her on the basis of sex and subjected her to quid pro quo and hostile work environment sexual harassment in violation of the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. Jury verdict in Defendant's favor on all claims.

Part 2

  • In April 2011, Mr. Mitchell was First Chair in Vanessa Martin v. Radio One of Texas in the Harris County, Texas District Court. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant had discriminated against her on the basis of sex when terminating her employment in violation of Texas Commission On Human Rights Act. Jury verdict in Defendant's favor on both claims.
  • In October 2012, Mr. Mitchell was First Chair in Nina Taylor et al. v. Turner Industries in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. Psuedo-Class action where 46 Plaintiffs alleged that Defendant had discriminated against them on the basis of race and had retaliated against them in violation of both 42 U.S.C. Section 1981 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, etc. Claims of 10 of the 46 Plaintiffs were tried to a jury. Defense verdict on all claims of 8 of the 10 Plaintiffs. Two Plaintiffs prevailed on the claims.
  • In August 2013, Mr. Mitchell was First Chair in Michelle Crevier-Gerukos v. Eisai Inc. in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant retaliated against her when it fired her in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, etc. Defense verdict.
 
Add Comment
In making your comments, please do not refer to a pending legal matter.
(*) Required Fields
There was an error during saving, please try again.
If you continue to get this message, please contact us at info@bestlawyers.com or 803.648.0300 for assistance.
Please complete the captcha then submit.
Your comment was saved successfully!
Thank you for your feedback.
  • Client Solutions
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Legal Insights
  • Contact Us
Lawyers 
  • Lawyers of the Year
  • Highlighted Lawyers
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Find a Lawyer
Methodology
  • Overview
  • Ones to Watch
  • Editorial Timelines
  • Practice Areas
  • Publicizing Guidelines
  • FAQ
Publications
  • Business Editions
  • Regional Editions
  • Partnerships
  • Become a Contributor
Legal Insights
  • Featured Articles
  • In the News
  • Advisory Board
  • Meet the Board
  • Press & Events
  • Best Law Firms
  • Subscribe
About
  • Global Presence
  • Founders
  • Company History
  • Leadership
  • Press Releases
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
Client Solutions
  • Specialized Research
  • Marketing Guidance
  • Log In
  • Store
Best Lawyers Best Lawyers logo +1-803-648-0300
801 Broad Street, Suite 950 Augusta, GA 30901
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Lawyer Directory
  • Best Law Firms

© 2010-2019 Best Lawyers — All Rights Reserved.

BL Icon

LEGAL INSIGHTS

by Best Lawyers®



Get the latest insights on the news, trends, and people that shape the global legal field with our weekly email digest.

Please enter a valid email address.

You have already subscribed.





PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for subscribing.