Michael R. "Mike" Klatt
About Michael R. Klatt
Michael R. Klatt is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009. Michael R. Klatt is recognized in the following practice area:
- Austin, Texas
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP
Education: Baylor University, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Austin, TX
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