Michael C. Lee

Dallas

T: +1.214.220.7952

F: +1.214.999.7952

Trammell Crow Center
2001 Ross Avenue
Suite 3900
Dallas, Texas 75201

E: mlee@velaw.com

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Michael is a member of the firm’s Complex Commercial Litigation group practicing in both federal and state courts. His wide range of experience in all stages of litigation includes defending lawyers and law firms in professional liability matters, representing creditors and debtors in financial restructurings, and handling matters for energy, finance, and private equity clients, among others.

Experience Highlights

(Bankr. S.D. Tex.) – Representing law firm in adversary proceeding by liquidating trustee
(Bankr. Del.) – Obtained favorable outcome for private equity client in contested bankruptcy trial concerning real property leases; examined key witness
(Bankr. N.D. Tex) – Successfully defended multiple law firms against motion for sanctions resulting in favorable settlement
(Bankr. S.D. Tex) – Along with members of V&E’s Restructuring and Reorganization team, represented mezzanine lender in international dispute resulting in favorable outcome
(S.D. Tex.) – Dismissal of claims against law firm under Rule 12(b)(6) in suit by litigation trustee
(Bankr. S.D. Tex.) – Along with members of V&E’s Restructuring and Reorganization team, represented private equity firm as equity owners of power generation company; plan confirmed
(Tex. Dist. – Travis Cnty.) – Represented law firm in professional-liability case arising from FTC investigation
(Bankr. N.D. Tex.) – Represented law firm in avoidance action by liquidating trustee in an adversary proceeding
(Tex. Dist. – Tarrant Cnty.) – Represented beverage company in loan dispute

Credentials

University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2018
University of Texas at Austin, B.A., with honors, 2015

Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas

“Limited Partner’s Standing: New Texas Supreme Court Ruling,” Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, October 2020 (author)