Mike Wallach, Second Court of Appeals

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Mike Wallach, Justice
Second Court of Appeals, Place 6

Courtroom Experience, For The Bench 

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  • 37 Years Of Extensive Trial and Appellate Experience

  • Board Certified In Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board Of Legal Specialization

  • Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board Of Trial Advocacy

  • Recognized As A Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003-2016

  • Recognized As A Fort Worth Magazine Top Attorney, 2003-2016

  • Former Member and Past President, Texas Association Of Defense Counsel, 2001-02

  • Member, State Bar Of Texas And Tarrant County Bar Association

  • Judicial Fellow of the International Association of Defense Counsel

  • Former Member, Defense Research Institute

  • Former Member, Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel

  • Charter Sustaining Member, Tarrant County Bar Foundation

  • Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

  • Member, Texas Bar College

  • Member, Board of Governors, Shriners Hospitals for Children-Galveston

  • Member, Bear Valley Community Church in Colleyville

 
 
 
 
 

About Me

Having served  the people of Tarrant County and surrounding areas for thirty seven years as a tireless advocate in the courtroom, and for almost three years as the Judge of the 348th District Court,  Governor Greg Abbott appointed me to serve as Justice, Place 6, on the Second Court of Appeals. I was both honored and humbled to receive this appointment.

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I was born and raised in Fort Worth, graduating from Eastern Hills High School in 1973, where I was recognized as the top male graduate. I then attended Texas Christian University where I received my B.A. in History and Political Science, graduating magna cum laude in 1975. I attended law school at the University of Houston, receiving my law degree in 1979, cum laude.

Upon returning home to Fort Worth in 1979, I entered the practice of law with the firm of Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller. In July 1991, I opened my own practice, originally known as Wallach, Jones & Moore, P.C. and last known as Wallach & Andrews, P.C. I practiced law there until December 31, 2016 when I became Judge of the 348th District Court. During my career as a civil trial lawyer, I tried over 100 civil cases to jury verdict and I was involved in more than 50 appeals. I received board certifications in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law, a double certification that only a small percentage of Texas lawyers earn. I also served as the president of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel in 2001-02.

My career as a trial and appellate attorney was very rewarding. I took great pride in ethically and zealously representing my clients. Over the course of my career, I represented many people throughout Texas, mostly in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. My clients included doctors, health care providers, insurers, local businesses, and everyday people. The disputes have ranged from complex civil and personal injury cases to motor vehicle accidents and premises liability cases.

I have also  enjoyed serving the people of Texas as Judge of the 348th District Court in Tarrant County and now as Justice on the Second Court of Appeals, which serves 12 counties across North Texas: Tarrant, Archer, Clay, Cooke, Denton, Hood, Jack, Montague, Parker, Wichita,  Wise, and Young, hearing appeals from trial courts in civil, criminal, family and probate matters. It is effectively the final appellate court for the vast majority of appealed cases since the Texas Supreme Court and Texas Court of Criminal Appeals hear only a few selected cases. As an attorney and as a judge, I have learned that experience counts. Therefore, it is very important to have seasoned judges with conservative judicial philosophies at the helm.

On a personal level, the smartest move I ever made was marrying my high school sweetheart, Susan Hailey, now my bride of forty- five years. In addition to being my partner in marriage, Susan also acted as my law office manager for many years. We have two sons, Landon and Tyler, one daughter, Carter, five grandchildren and five grand dogs. All our children and their families are local. Landon is a claims representative, Tyler is an attorney, and Carter is a physical therapist. Susan and I are active members of Bear Valley Community Church in Colleyville.

Finally, since 2013, I have had the privilege of serving on the Board of Governors of the premier children’s burn center in the world, Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston. Helping terribly burned children survive their injuries and go on to happy and productive lives is a truly rewarding experience.

 

 

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