Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce the addition of noted courtroom litigator Michael L. Dinnin as a Partner in the firm’s Dallas office.

Mr. Dinnin, who has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in a variety of complex commercial litigation matters, joins Andrews Kurth’s Litigation Section. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Dinnin worked as a Partner at Bracewell & Giuliani in Dallas.

“Mike is a true courtroom lawyer, who has tried cases to judges, juries and arbitrators across the State of Texas,” says Craig Stahl, Partner in the firm’s Litigation Section and Managing Partner of The Woodlands office. “He is well respected throughout the legal community and will be a tremendous asset to the firm and our clients.”

Mr. Dinnin represents executives and corporations in commercial litigation at the trial and appellate levels. His experience in both state and federal courts includes handling such diverse areas as oil & gas litigation, securities litigation, telecommunications disputes, distributor and franchise issues, antitrust claims, mortgage lending, environmental and toxic torts claims, labor and employment disputes, insurance litigation and professional liability.

“Andrews Kurth’s reputation is second-to-none, especially when it comes to litigation,” says Mr. Dinnin. “I’m thrilled to join this great group of lawyers and continue the firm’s long tradition of providing top-flight counsel for clients both in and out of the courtroom.”

Mr. Dinnin has earned a spot on the Texas Super Lawyers listing of the state’s top attorneys each year since 2006. He earned his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law, and his undergraduate and master’s degrees in business administration from Texas Tech University.

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