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Michael’s practice focuses on litigation, mediation and arbitration. He advises on issues concerning complex civil litigation, construction litigation, family law, debt collection, landlord/tenant litigation, contract disputes, real estate litigation and mechanic’s lien/construction bond claims.

Michael has mediated a variety of cases in both Texas and New Mexico. Besides being qualified to handle civil mediations, he is also qualified to mediate lawsuits affecting the parent/child relationship and other family disputes.

In 2002, Michael became a partner at the law firm of Gordon, Davis, Johnson & Shane, PC. He received his B.A. and M.S. from Pittsburg State University of Kansas and J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. He has practiced law in Texas since 1996 and in New Mexico since 2013. Michael handles cases in Texas' and New Mexico's local, state and federal courts.

Michael has shared his legal expertise at multiple seminars and conventions throughout the country and serves the community as a volunteer attorney for the Children’s Justice Center of El Paso. Additionally, he represents children and parents in cases involving the Texas Department of Family Protective Services.

Michael is a shareholder with the law form of Gordon, Davis, Johnson & Shane, PC. Prior to receiving his law degree, Michael was an Infantry and then Military Intelligence Officer in the United States Army

Michael has mediated hundreds of mediations ranging from cases involving complex civil litigation, construction litigation, family law, debt collection litigation, personal injury, landlord/tenant litigation, contract disputes, real estate litigation and mechanic’s lien/construction bond claims. He also mediates cases involving the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Michael received both a Bachelors of Arts and Masters of Science from Pittsburg State University of Kansas. He further received his Doctors of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law.

Michael believes in assisting the parties in finding their own solution to their dispute. The parties are encouraged to determine how they can best resolve their dispute in a way that is beneficial for all parties concerned. Michael ensures that all the voices in the room are given an equal opportunity to be heard and present their position. He uses his vast experience from over twenty-five years of handling various lawsuits and disputes in assisting parties by providing realistic expectations of what may or may not happen if the case does not settle. As a still active “trial attorney”, he has a unique perspective on how sitting judges and a jury may view the parties’ cases, both its strengths and weaknesses.

Please contact Michael for the rates charged for the various lengths of the mediation and arbitration.

Michael offers half-day, full-day and multiple day mediations and arbitrations. The mediations and arbtrations are conducted in person, online and a combination of both. Michael is willing to travel if necessary to conduct mediations and arbitrations.