Michael Winkeler
Education
- University of Missouri—Columbia (BA), with honors
- University of Missouri School of Law
Admitted to Practice
- Missouri Bar
- Nebraska Bar
- Texas Bar
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Affiliations and Memberships
- Dallas Young Lawyers Association
- Young Professionals of Plano (Plano Chamber of Commerce)
Practice Description
Michael is a litigation attorney who represents financial institutions, including claims arising under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act. He handles cases across the country and advises clients on litigation strategy and risk management.
Michael brings significant in-house perspective to his practice, having served in claims and litigation roles managing real estate and title‑related litigation for a national financial institution.
He has extensive experience overseeing all phases of litigation, drafting, and arguing motions, managing discovery, and representing clients in mediations and settlement negotiations.