Michael counsels and represents clients on insurance coverage matters, claims handling issues, and bad faith litigation. He is an experienced litigator, and has handled a broad range of complex litigation matters in both state and federal courts across the country. Mr. Hewitt has extensive experience in first-party and third-party insurance disputes involving commercial property, commercial general liability, and homeowners policies. He provides advice and analysis to clients on coverage issues, pre-litigation strategy and dispute resolution, and litigation.

Education

Mr. Hewitt completed his undergraduate studies at Liberty University, graduating summa cum laude with a B.S. in Government. He earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law where he graduated cum laude and was inducted into The Order of Barristers. In law school, Mr. Hewitt was champion of the SMU Law moot court and negotiations tournaments, and competed in numerous advocacy competitions, winning multiple speaker and competition awards.

Admissions

Mr. Hewitt is admitted to practice law in Texas. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas

Professional Memberships and Awards

Mr. Hewitt is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Mr. Hewitt has been recognized for his work by several professional organizations, including:

• Named to D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers Under 40” list (2022, 2023)

• Selected by Super Lawyers as a “Texas Rising Star” as published in Texas Monthly (2018–2023)

• Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2022, 2023)