A founding director of the firm, chair of the Litigation Section, and the recipient of numerous honors from prominent legal publications and organizations, Michael Logan has four decades of experience representing a diverse range of clients in federal and state court in complex business and casualty cases.
Managing litigation to an effective result while minimizing the risk is a hallmark of Mike's practice. When he approaches a matter he asks himself what he would want to know or do if he were the general counsel, risk manager or other decision-maker at the client company. The broad breadth of Mike’s practice helps him provide excellent counsel and advice to clients.
Mike makes it a priority to communicate clearly and frequently with clients. His experience and legal skills enable him to advise clients effectively and procure optimal outcomes.
Away from the Office
Mike enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his family, including four young grandchildren.
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Texas (1985)
- State Bar of Oklahoma (2019)
- U.S. Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
- Qualified Mediator in the State of Texas
Education
University of Alabama, J.D., cum laude, 1985
University of Alabama in Birmingham, B.A., 1982
Practice Focus
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Insurance
- Nonsubscriber Defense
- Premises Liability
- Professional Liability
- Construction
- Labor & Employment
- Financial Services
- Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality
- Personal Injury
- Railroad & Transportation
Testimonials
“Mike Logan has been my go-to for help with legal issues for more than 25 years. I appreciate his practical approach to litigation – he’s kept us out of the courtroom several times when mediation was what we really needed to settle a dispute. Mike is tough when he needs to be, and he never gives in, especially when I’m out on a limb. He always represents my interests very well, and he does it in a measured and reasonable way. The main thing is that I trust Mike. He’s a really good guy and I have a lot of respect for him. ”
Dennis Barnes
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Cambridge Holdings, Inc.
“Mike Logan helps me make the most economical decision in every case. When he is representing my company, he knows which cases to settle, which ones to take to mediation, and which cases absolutely need to go to trial. In court, Mike is calm but firm and he always seems to have the upper hand. His wisdom, experience and practical approach has saved my company hundreds of thousands of dollars. I have a finance background, so I like to say, “Numbers don’t lie, and neither does Mike Logan. Mike has broad experience across many industries and I’ve referred him to many other risk professionals. He is honest, fair, and I would stake my own reputation on my recommendation to use Mike and his law firm. Mike is my first choice when it comes to working with an attorney, and I recommend Kane Russell Coleman Logan wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a top-notch law firm. ”
Leldon Bulkley
Vice President, Risk Management, RATP Dev USA
“Michael is an exceptional attorney who can take on, and beat, large and superbly funded opponents. At the same time, he can provide practical/high value consul regarding modest legal issues. He is extremely responsive and often forsakes billable hours in order to quickly achieve satisfactory results. His firm seems to have a specialist in virtually every legal arena making Michael my “go to” guy for any and all potential litigation. ”
Doug Miller
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Miller Public Relations
“When I was going through an emotionally challenging legal dispute, it was reassuring to have Mike Logan as my attorney. Mike’s quiet and calming resolve, his insight, positive attitude and encouragement was evident throughout the entire ordeal. I knew he had my company’s excellent reputation foremost in his mind as he craftily handled this case. I absolutely was in expert hands from beginning to end. Mike won my case and brought the ordeal to a timely close. If you find yourself in similar circumstances, consider yourself fortunate if you can hire Mike Logan to handle your case. Indeed, you have in him, one of the most brilliant legal minds in Texas, with a Texas passion for winning! ”
Cyndi Miller
MBA, CEO/Founder of Miller Public Relations
“I have used Mike and his firm on several cases, with excellent results, favorable to our firm. He is easy to communicate with and understands what we are looking for the first time without being told several times. He is also reasonable on the cost factor and looking to do the best job for the right price. ”
Jim Armor
Risk Management Manager, Tuesday Morning
“Michael is an excellent and cost-effective attorney. His firm provides a high level of service at reasonable billing rates. I intend to continue to retain his firm as often as possible. ”
Matthew Ford
Experienced litigation manager with expertise in design professional, environmental and construction claims
“I trust Mike and his advice has been invaluable. He is straight forward and provides prompt responses. He has handled varying legal matters for me over the years and some more personal than others and he is straight forward but does so in a caring manner. He evaluates and presents options and is certain to ensure I am on board with the final decision. I have never been disappointed. I trust him whole heartedly and would recommend Mike Logan! ”
Lisa Goucher
Associate Executive Director at Monat Global
“Mike is a trusted business partner who delivers timely, professional legal advice that gets results. I highly recommend Mike and his firm for any business-related litigation, personal injury, tax, real estate, employment or other commercial legal matters. ”
Dawnn Repp
EVP, Chief Legal Officer at The Freeman Company
“Mike Logan represented me on a very complex multimillion-dollar Jury case in which we won on all 17 counts. Mike is a very thorough attorney that quite frankly is exceptional in all aspects of his pursuit of the fundamental truths. Mike has represented me both personally and in business. I would highly recommend Mr. Logan to anyone who is looking to retain the very best. ”
Steve Rowley FACHE
Trinity Regional Development
“Michael is a superb trial lawyer, a rarity in today’s law firms. Michael knows how to try a case to a jury and to a judge. I highly recommend him. ”
Mike Rider
Vice President & General Counsel–Americas at ResMed
“I have known Michael for years and have observed his skills a litigator. He is frankly a consummate commercial litigator. When conflicts exist, he is one of my go to guys. ”
Lon Williams
HR / Employment / Labor Lawyer; Shareholder with Polsinelli PC
“Mike Logan has been my go-to for help with legal issues for more than 25 years. ”
“Mike is a trusted business partner who delivers timely, professional legal advice that gets results. ”
“In court, Mike is calm but firm and he always seems to have the upper hand. ”
“I trust Mike and his advice has been invaluable. He is straight forward and provides prompt responses. ”
Publications
- Dram Shop Liability: Addressing the New "To Go" Rules in Texas, Retail Restaurant & Hospitality Law, KRCL Insights, January 2022
- Punitive Damages in Texas Dram Shop Cases, Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Law, KRCL Insights, January 2022
- Dram Shop: Can the Intoxicated Driver Be Compelled to Produce His Toxicology Report While the Criminal Proceeding Is Still Pending?, Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Law, KRCL Insights, December 2021
Honors
- AV Preeminent®, Martindale Hubbell
- Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2003 - 2024)
- Best Lawyers (2023 - 2025)
- Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, Commercial Litigation (2013-2016, 2018, 2021)
- Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only diverse honorary society of the best trial lawyers who are vigorously vetted for skills, experience and service
- “Top Rated Lawyer” in Health Care and in Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources based upon a survey of peers, as published in the February 2012 and 2013 Issue of Corporate Counsel
- Earned spot among “The Defenders,” an annual listing of the top 15 business defense attorneys in North Texas as recognized by Dallas Business Journal in the May 14, 2010 issue
Associations
- Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas
- Member, Dallas Bar Association
- Member, Defense Research Institute
- Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel
- Member, Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
- Member, Counsel on Litigation Management (CLM)
- Member, National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA)
- Prior Board Member, DFW RIMS
- Member, Risk Management Society (RIMS)
Insights
- The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 publication recognizes 22 Kane Russell Coleman Logan attorneys and three Ones to Watch
- Seventeen Kane Russell Coleman Logan Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Texas Super Lawyers
- U.S. News – The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 publication recognizes 20 Kane Russell Coleman Logan attorneys
- Seventeen Kane Russell Coleman Logan Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Texas Super Lawyers
- Dram Shop Liability: Addressing the New "To Go" rules in Texas
- Founding Director Mike Logan to Speak at the NRRDA Annual Conference
- Punitive Damages in Texas Dram Shop Cases
- Dram Shop: Can the Intoxicated Driver Be Compelled to Produce His Toxicology Report While the Criminal Proceeding Is Still Pending?
- Regulation of Workplace Violence Under OSHA's "General Duty" Clause
- Regulation of Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Industry Under OSHA’s “General Duty” Clause
- Acceleration Notices Can Be Unilaterally Withdrawn Despite Borrower's Claim of Detrimental Reliance
- Law Firms Conducting Foreclosures Are Not Debt Collectors
- Sham Peer Review: Violations of Due Process and Fundamental Fairness
- Buc-ee’s Employment Repayment Provision Held Invalid
- Jury Finds against Hospital in "Sham Peer Review" Case (Updated)
- Proposed DOL Tip Pool Regulations: Good News (or not?)
- Texas Citizens Participation Act Bars Physicians "Sham" Peer Review Claims
- 22 Retailers On the Verge of Bankruptcy?
- Hopdoddy Burger Bar Adopts All-Digital Workforce Management System
- In Judge Gorsuch's first opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that an entity that purchases debt and then collects that debt is not a "debt collector."
- Surgeon Awarded $1.1 Million in Peer Review Case
- Houston Physician Wins Defamation Suit in Connection with Peer Review
- Mayo Clinic to give preference to privately insured over Medicaid, Medicare patients
- The Saga Concludes: Dr. Christopher Duntsch Gets Life Sentence
- OSHA Regulations: Admissible Evidence?
- Hearing-Impaired Accommodations Required by Hospitality Industry
- A SLIPPERY AREA FOR EMPLOYERS: "SHOES FOR CREWS"
- Supreme Court Refuses to Hear "Sincerity of Beliefs" Case
- A Rare Victory For Doctors in Peer Review Litigation in Texas
- Court Bars Newly Adopted Texas Telemedicine Rules From Being Implemented
- New Overtime Rules: Changes are Coming
- U.S. Supreme Court rules against Abercrombie
- Class Actions over Background Checks Continue
- Top Level Domain Name .BANK is here
- Background Check Suits: Whole Foods Class Action to Continue
- FMLA Same-Sex Spouse Rule: Enjoined
- Family Medical Leave Act Now Covers Same-Sex Couples
- Retailers Beware: Background Checks Continue To Be Subjected To Scrutiny and Class Action Litigation
- OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements: New Rules Effective January 1, 2015
- The Impact of Criminal Background Legislation and Litigation
- Uber: Is it Safe (Part 2)
- UBER: Is it Safe?
- Dress Codes In The Workplace: Are They Discriminatory
- Severance Payments to Terminated Employees are Taxable Wages
- LITIGATION ALERT: Top-Level Domain Names: A New Frontier
- Can A Corporation Sue for Reputation Damages? The Texas Supreme Court Answers
- Rule 202 Pre-Suit Depositions in Texas
- Workplace Violence: 5 Steps to Avoid Legal Liability
- LITIGATION ALERT: Agreements to Arbitrate
- Punitive Damages for Employees Terminated for Refusal to Perform an Illegal Act - Malice Required
- Trade Secrets: Seeking Injunctive Relief Against Former Employees
- Employee Termination: Ten Steps to Remember
- U.S. Supreme Court Provides Clarity on Enforcement of Forum-Selection Clauses
- Dram Shop Liability in Texas: The "Safe Harbor" Defense Explained
- LITIGATION ALERT: The Use of Appraisers in First-Party Property Insurance Litigation
- LITIGATION ALERT: Spoliation of Evidence in Construction Litigation in Texas
- LITIGATION ALERT: Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects
- LITIGATION ALERT: Free Speech in Texas
- LITIGATION ALERT: PROPERTY OWNER RULE NARROWED: Texas Supreme Court Requires Substantiation of Property Owner Opinions Regarding Market Value
- LITIGATION ALERT: New and Amended AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules
- LITIGATION ALERT: INSURANCE LAW UPDATE: Fifth Circuit certifies to the Supreme Court of Texas: Is the contractual liability exclusion triggered by a general contractor's agreement to "perform its work in a good and workmanlike manner"?
- Broad-Form Indemnity Eliminated in Construction-Related Contracts in Texas
- LITIGATION ALERT: EXPEDITED TRIALS IN TEXAS: Analysis of Proposed Legislation