Michael T. Savage, Attorney

Education

College of the Holy Cross (B.A. Economics, 1988)
St. Mary’s University of San Antonio (JD, 1992)
Southern Methodist University (LL.M., Taxation, 1994)

Admitted To Practice

Texas (1992)
Massachusetts (1992)

Professional Experience

The Savage Law Firm, PLLC, – Partner (2009-present)
Ackerman & Savage, LLC – Partner (1994-2009)
The Supreme Court of Texas, Austin Texas

Intern for Justice John “Jack” Hightower (1992)

Professional Organizations

Dallas Bar Association
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
State Bar of Texas District 6A Grievance Committee (2001 – 2007)

Panel Chair (2006 – 2007)

The College of the State Bar of Texas (2006, 2008)
St. Thomas Aquinas Bar Association

Representative Clients

AIMCO, Inc.
Datascan, Inc.
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
Marathon Bank of New York
New Capital Funding, Inc.
Operating Engineers Funds, Inc.

Personal Organizations

Ursuline Academy of Dallas – Margin of Excellence Campaign (2015-2019)

Co-Chair (2016, 2017)
Chair

Ursuline Academy of Dallas – Parent Association Board (2015-2019)
Jesuit College Preparatory School Challenge Drive

Co-Chair (2018-present)

St. Thomas Aquinas Advisory Council (2013-2016)
Jesuit College Preparatory School – Alumni Executive Board (2001- 2006)
Jesuit College Preparatory School Annual Alumni Campaign

Chair (2004, 2005)

Published Opinions

Wilson v. Dewitt, et al., No. 05-04-00666-CV, 2006 Tex. App. LEXIS 6970 (Tex. App.–Dallas August 8, 2006, no. pet.)
Serv. Empl. Redevelopment v. Fort Worth Indep. Sch. Dist., 163 S.W. 3d 142 (Tex. App.–Fort Worth 2005, pet. filed)
Davis v. Ruffino, 881 S.W.2d 196 (Tex. App.–Houston[1st Dist.] 1994, no writ)

Family Law / Domestic Relations

Mr. Savage also provides experienced legal representation to clients in the area of domestic relations. He handles divorces, child custody disputes, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, child support modifications, and contempt hearings. His business experience proves invaluable as he shepherds his business (and non-business) clients through the often complex labyrinth of family law. Mr. Savage’s experience focuses on keeping closely-held businesses and significant retirements intact throughout the divorce process.

The Savage Law Firm, PLLC, represents clients in all areas of domestic relations including: