Education
  • J.D., Southern Methodist University – Dedman School of Law
  • Bachelor of Science in Education, Texas Christian University
    • Magna Cum Laude
Professional Experience
Current
  • Attorney, Ryan Law
Previous
  • Attorney, Hallett & Perrin
    • Represented businesses and individuals in disputes related to interpretation of business and partnership agreements, business divorces, trade secret misappropriation matters, and real estate litigation
  • Attorney, Brackett & Ellis
    • Represented Texas school districts in employment disputes and litigated complex commercial disputes involving trade mark infringement, trade dress infringement, copyright violations, and misappropriation of trade secrets
  • Attorney, Gagnon, Peacock, & Vereeke
    • Represented homeowners in foreclosure litigation in state and Federal court and represented business owners in disputes related to the interpretation of contracts and partnership agreements

Michael Moore is an attorney with Ryan Law Firm, PLLC who litigates ad valorem property tax matters for manufacturing, retail, commercial, and oil and gas properties and interests, as well as a host of other clients from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. He also works with clients who require counsel regarding business personal property valuations on property ranging from heavy manufacturing equipment to commercial trucking and airline fleets. His practice also involves representing clientele with various special tax valuations and exemptions, including open-space, timberland, and wildlife management valuations as well as pollution control, landfill, and freeport exemptions. Further, he also represents clients in delinquent tax matters.

Michael Moore is a seasoned litigator who has taken numerous cases to trial, achieving successful results for his clients in both state and Federal courts. He spent six years practicing complex commercial litigation, representing businesses and individuals in business disputes, employment related disputes, and intellectual property disputes before joining Ryan Law in January 2018.

Mr. Moore received his law degree from the SMU Dedman School of Law, and graduated magna cum laude from TCU. He currently lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Nicole Moore.

Areas of Expertise

Property Tax
PROFESSIONAL / CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Texas Young Lawyers’ Association
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
PUBLIC SERVICE
  • Human Rights Initiative
  • Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
  • Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • State of Texas
Speaking
  • 2019 Annual Legal Seminar on Ad Valorem Taxation
    • Moderator – 2019 Legislative Update
    • Moderator – Property Tax Reform
  • 2019 IPT Property Tax Symposium
    • Speaker – Expert 101: The fundamentals of strategy, selection, and management of appraisers and other expert witnesses
Writing