Michael E. Clark
About Michael E. Clark
Michael E. Clark is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Michael E. Clark is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 1982, University of Houston Law Center, LL.M. (Health Law), graduated 2000, University of Houston Law Center, LL.M. (Tax), graduated 1996, South Texas College of Law Houston, JD, graduated 1982, and The University of Texas at Arlington, B.A., graduated 1979
Location: Houston, TX
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