Michael Choyke

Partner
choyke@wrightbrownclose.com
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Mike has experience in both trial and appellate matters. He has submitted briefs and argued cases in the Texas Supreme Court, several intermediate appellate courts throughout Texas, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  Mike has analyzed legal and factual issues and has assisted in all phases of trial preparation for numerous complex disputes, in both state and federal court, involving such matters as theft of trade secrets, insurance bad-faith claims, patent infringement, and federal tax indemnification. He also handled a docket of cases for a national retail store.  While at the court of appeals, he evaluated a wide variety of complex civil cases, analyzing procedural and substantive complaints, making recommendations to the judges, and drafting and editing opinions for consideration by the court.  He has also spoken at a variety of continuing education programs on such topics as preserving error, crafting the jury charge, and Texas insurance law.  In 2009, Mike was selected for the fifth time for inclusion in the Texas Super Lawyers ® - Rising Stars Edition.

Education

J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1995, with honors
Associate Editor, Texas Law Review
Order of the Coif; Chancellors

B.A., Political Science, Duke University, 1992, cum laude

Experience

Associate and Partner, Wright Brown & Close, LLP, 2003 – Present
Staff Attorney, Fourteenth Court of Appeals, 2000 – 2003
Associate, Baker Botts, LLP, 1995 – 2000

Certifications

Board Certified, Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Admissions

State Bar of Texas
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States District Courts for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas

Memberships

State Bar of Texas (Appellate and Litigation Sections)
Houston Bar Association (Appellate Practice and Litigation Sections)

  • Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2005-07
  • Administration of Justice Committee, 2008-09
  • Lawyers in Public Schools Committee, 2008-09

College of the State Bar of Texas
Houston Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
Rotary Club of the 288 Corridor
Leadership Council, Epiphany Lutheran Church (Pearland), 2004-present