Michael P. Morris joined Taylor, Book, Allen & Morris, L.L.P. as a law clerk in 1978 and became a partner in 1986. During his career with the firm, he has tried over forty-five cases to a jury verdict and handled over thirty appellate matters in Texas Courts of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Mr. Morris has gained extensive experience litigating insurance coverage issues, handling appellate matters, and defending personal injury and tort claims throughout Texas.
Areas of Concentration
Insurance Law
Appellate
Personal Injury Defense
Professional Liability
Commercial Litigation
Professional Activities and Memberships
State Bar of Texas
Houston Bar Association
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Professional Honors
American Board of Trial Advocates
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Peer Review Rated
Educational Background
University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1980
University of Texas, B.A., 1977
Admissions
Admitted to practice in Texas in 1980 before all state courts. He also is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.