Michael Massengale
Arbitrator
Mediator
Neutral Evaluator
Special Master
Houston, TX, United States
Michael Massengale served for a decade as a justice on the First Court of Appeals in Texas, where he authored over 600 opinions and participated in more than 2,500 case decisions. Before his judicial tenure, he spent over 12 years in private practice as a trial partner at Baker Botts L.L.P., focusing on complex commercial litigation, antitrust, and securities matters. His background spans a wide array of disputes including energy, healthcare, and intellectual property.
He offers a unique dual perspective from his time on the appellate bench and as a commercial trial lawyer, making him highly effective for high-stakes business arbitrations and appellate consultations.
One of the few neutrals who has served both as a high-level appellate justice and a lead trial partner at a major international law firm.
He is regarded by legal professionals as a meticulous and fair-minded neutral who brings deep analytical rigor to complex legal and factual disputes.