William McMichael
William McMichael is a trial lawyer who focuses on insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. His representative experience involves advocating on behalf of primary and excess insurance carriers in front of courts and industry regulators across the nation, including in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, California, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Utah,and Vermont.
In addition to his coverage litigation practice, McMichael represents a variety of clients in complex matters throughout the State of Texas.
Prior to joining MDJW, McMichael graduated with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin, and then went on to graduate with Special Distinction from Baylor Law School. While at Baylor Law, McMichael served as a member of the Baylor Barrister Society and the Baylor National Mock Trial Team. His prowess as an advocate earned him the title of “Mad Dog,” an honor reserved for the top trial advocate in each class at Baylor Law School.
Employment
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom L.L.P., 2018 – present
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Texas
Houston Bar Association
Bar Association of the Fifth Circuit
PUBLICATIONS
Subject to Exceptions? Texas Supreme Court Accepts Challenge to “Eight Corners” Rule
“COVID-19 Update,” State Bar of Texas 18th Annual Advanced Insurance Law Seminar (co-author), October 1, 2021
Practice areas
- Bad Faith Litigation
- Business Torts
- Class Actions
- Commercial General Liability
- Commercial Litigation
- Complex Institutional Litigation
- Coverage Analysis and Advice
- Directors’ and Officers Liability
- Excess and Primary Disputes
- Insurance Litigation, Coverage and Defense Practice
- Personal Injury Litigation (Products and Premises Liability)
- Professional Liability
- Reinsurance
- Subrogation Recovery
- Surplus Lines Coverage
Admissions
- Texas Courts
- District of Columbia
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- United States District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
- United States Supreme Court
Education
Baylor Law School, J.D. with Special Distinction, 2017
University of Texas at Austin, B.A. Plan I Honors – History with Honors, 2014