Practice Emphasis
Michael Ma represents clients in a variety of property related and immigration related matters. Michael's practice is primarily focused on eminent domain law and immigration. His representation includes all aspects of land acquisitions, including negotiations and condemnation. Michael also handles family based immigration matters including petitions for immediate relatives, adjustment of status, and naturalization.
Mr. Ma was born in Oregon and moved throughout the United States and lived overseas before coming to Texas in 2000. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has an international business background with executive managerial experience.
While in law school, he clerked at the Texas Attorney General's Office, Law Enforcement Defense Division. He also clerked for nearly two years at the Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (the former INS) Chief Regional Counsel's Office where he did work for both USCIS and ICE.
Representative Clients
- Chesapeake Energy Corporation
- Energy Transfer Partners
- Enterprise Texas Pipeline
- Crosstex Energy Services
- Hondo Pipeline
- Bargain Town
Professional Memberships and Involvement
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Dallas Asian American Bar Association
- International Right-of-Way Association
- SMU Law School Moot Court Coach
Honors and Awards
- SMU Dedman School of Law Best New Coach of the Year Award 2007-2008
- National Order of the Barristers
Education and Professional Background
- J.D., Southern Methodist University, cum laude, 2007
- 2006 National Appellate Advocacy Competition Regional Finalist, Third Best Oralist, and Third Best Brief
- 2005 Thomas Tang National Moot Court Champion
- 2005 Thomas Tang National Moot Court Regional Champion and Best Oralist Off-Campus
- B.A, Economics, Cornell University, 2003