Michael Fechner, ADR Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Over 8 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Personal Injury
AttorneyatLyons & Simmons, LLP
Dallas, TX
Practicing adr in Dallas since 2018.
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Michael Fechner is an attorney based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Personal Injury. Michael has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lyons & Simmons, LLP.
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 8 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Personal Injury
- Handles ADR, Business, and Personal Injury matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michael Fechner: Michael Fechner is an attorney based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Personal Injury. Michael has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lyons & Simmons, LLP.
Areas of practice
Michael's practice areas in Dallas
Michael concentrates on adr, business, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Personal Injury
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ADR cases in Dallas, Texas
Michael takes adr 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.
Business cases in Dallas, Texas
Michael takes business 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.
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
Michael Fechner, adr attorney serving Dallas
Michael Fechner is an attorney based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Personal Injury. Michael has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lyons & Simmons, LLP. Michael works from Dallas, Texas and takes on adr matters across the region.
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 complement 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.
Michael's approach to adr cases
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 complement of human empathy to go with his critical thinking and legal experience. He has obtained favorable judgments, arbitration awards, and settlements for his…
The kind of cases Michael takes
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and personal injury matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Michael studied and practices
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
J.D. · 2018
University of Texas at Austin
B.S. Political · 2010
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Texas
2018 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and B.S. Political in University of Texas at Austin.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and B.S. Political in University of Texas at Austin. 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.
Locations
Michael Fechner's office in Dallas
Michael's primary office is at 2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 1900, Dallas, TX, 75201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Lyons & Simmons, LLP
2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 1900
Dallas, TX 75201
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How to hire Michael Fechner — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr 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 adr attorney in Dallas, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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 adr 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 adr 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 adr attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Texas typically take?
Simple adr 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 adr 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
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