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 more than three decades of experience representing clients in federal and state court. He counsels privately held businesses, financial institutions, publicly traded companies, and insurers in employment, tort, real estate, construction, energy, and complex business litigation.

All of Mike’s clients have the same goal: managing litigation to an effective result while minimizing the risk. 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 good counsel and advice to clients because he likely has had experience in most every area and with most every issue that arises as a concern.

Mike keeps clients’ budgetary concerns in mind at all times and strives to make the smartest and most economical decision in every case. Clients trust his honesty and his ability to determine when to settle and when to take matters to the courtroom.

Mike makes it a priority to communicate clearly and frequently with clients. His deep experience and wisdom combined with topnotch 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.

Practice Areas

• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Construction
• Financial Services
• Insurance
• Labor & Employment
• Nonsubscriber Defense
• Personal Injury
• Premises Liability
• Professional Liability
• Railroad & Transportation
• Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Credentials

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

Presentations

• NRRDA Annual Conference, Dram Shop: Investigation and Litigation in a Post-COVID World, March 2022.

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 - 2023)
• Best Lawyers (2023)
• 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)
• Board Member, DFW RIMS
• Member, Risk Management Society (RIMS)
• Member, Trial Law Institute
• Member, Diversity Law Institute

“Clients view me as their “go to” attorney and a trusted business partner who delivers timely and high-quality legal counsel that helps them overcome challenges and navigate business disputes. Clients appreciate that I’m straightforward and direct — I want them to know and understand my opinion after we have a conversation. I’m also calm and measured. Fully prepared for any twist and turn in or out of the courtroom, I stay a step ahead and anticipate issues that will arise over the course of a legal proceeding. I always remain zeroed-in on advocating for my clients and advancing their interests. With more than three decades of experience, there is very little I have not encountered. I use that knowledge and experience to benefit my clients.”

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