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Michael Fechner, Personal Injury Attorney in Dallas, Texas

Lyons & Simmons

Dallas, TX

Trusted personal injury attorney serving Dallas.

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Michael Fechner is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Lyons & Simmons.

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Dallas, TEXAS
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Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Dallas, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Michael Fechner: Michael Fechner is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Lyons & Simmons.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Michael takes on

Michael concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Dallas, Texas

Michael takes personal injury matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Michael Fechner — personal injury lawyer in Dallas

Michael Fechner is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Lyons & Simmons.

Michael Fechner's trial practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in complex catastrophic personal injury cases and business disputes. Whether it is a personal injury matter or a complex business dispute, he demonstrates the uncommon compliment of human empathy to go with his critical thinking and legal experience.

He has obtained favorable judgments, arbitration awards, and settlements for his clients across a wide spectrum of subject matter and currently handles cases before judges, juries, and arbitrators throughout Texas and the country.

Fechner earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, where he served as President of the SMU Law Review and graduated Order of the Coif and Order of the Barristers. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

He is the author of “Lessons on the Way to Heaven: What My Father Taught Me,” a book about his father’s devotion to serving and loving the hopeless and hurting in the face of his own terminal cancer diagnosis. Fechner serves as a board member, mentor, and coach at BridgeBuilders, a non-profit organization that his father founded to serve the south Dallas Bonton neighborhood. He also has worked extensively with Legal Aid of Northwest Texas as a member of the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.

Working with Michael on a personal injury matter

Michael Fechner's trial practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in complex catastrophic personal injury cases and business disputes. Whether it is a personal injury matter or a complex business dispute, he demonstrates the uncommon compliment of human empathy to go with his critical thinking and legal experience. He has obtained favorable judgments, arbitration awards, and settlements for his…

Who Michael represents

Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Southern Methodist University

    J.D. · 2018

  • The University of Texas

    B.S. · 2010

Jurisdictions

Michael's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

Michael studied at J.D. in Southern Methodist University and B.S. in The University of Texas.

Law school and academic background

Michael completed J.D. in Southern Methodist University and B.S. in The University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Michael has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2023-2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 X - Next Generation of Leading Lawyers, 2024-2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2024

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2023-2025 (2026).

Locations

Michael Fechner's office in Dallas

Michael's primary office is at 2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 1900, Dallas, Texas, 75201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lyons & Simmons

2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 1900

Dallas, Texas 75201

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Hiring guide

How to hire Michael Fechner — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Dallas, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael

Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Michael Fechner

  • How much does it cost to hire Michael for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Michael offer a free consultation?

    Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Dallas?

    Michael is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Michael accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Dallas, Houston and Austin in Texas

Michael handles personal injury matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.

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