Michael Francis
Founder & Personal Injury Attorney
Michael Francis is the founding partner of Francis Injury. Michael has more than 30 years of experience litigating personal injury cases throughout the state of Texas and across the country.
Michael is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Michael has been awarded an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, was rated one of the Ten Best Personal Injury Attorneys by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, has a 10.0 rating with AVVO, was selected as a National Lawyers of Distinction and was selected a member of the prestigious National Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Michael is also a member of Mensa.
Since 2000, Michael Francis has made it his purpose to ensure his injured clients understand their legal rights, obtain the high quality medical care they need and receive the maximum compensation they deserve.
Michael Francis is the founding partner of Francis Injury. Michael has more than 30 years of experience litigating personal injury cases throughout the state of Texas and across the country. Michael focuses his legal practice on personal injury cases, with a particular emphasis on trucking and car accident injuries.
In addition, Michael Francis has been awarded an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, was rated one of the Ten Best Personal Injury Attorneys by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, has a perfect 10.0 rating with AVVO, was selected as a National Trial Lawyer of Distinction and was selected as a member of the prestigious National Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Michael is also a member of Mensa.
Michael is also Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Why does this matter? Well, according to the Texas State Bar, only 1% of all Texas personal injury attorneys are Board Certified. What does hiring a board certification mean? It means your lawyer has been determined to have the following credentials:
Michael Francis has secured verdicts and settlements for clients in excess of $50,000,000.00
During his early years as an attorney, Michael Francis represented and defended many of the country’s largest trucking companies, automobile manufacturers, and insurance companies. This experience gives him a unique insight and understanding of these industries and a particular level of expertise that can now be utilized when bringing claims against these companies for injured clients and their families.
Michael Francis obtained a dual major undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in finance and marketing. Thereafter he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from The University of Texas. Michael is also a proud graduate of Southlake Carroll High School. He remains married to his high school sweetheart.
If you or a loved one has been injured through no fault of your own, contact Michael Francis and Francis Injury today for help.
Bar admissions
- Texas, 1993
- U.S. District Court,
Northern District of Texas U.S. - District Court,
Southern District of Texas U.S. - District Court,
Eastern District of Texas U.S. - District Court,
Western District of Texas
Education
- University of Texas, Juris Doctorate, 1992
- University of Texas, BBA Finance & Marketing, 1990
- Southlake Carroll High School, 1986
Professional Memberships
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Member of Mensa
Over 30 Years Serving the Community
Over $50M Recovered for Clients
$2.25 Million
A young man’s tanker truck caught fire and exploded while working on a job site, causing serious burns that were ultimately fatal. Suit was brought against the site operator and trucking company, resulting in a settlement in the amount of $2,250,000.
$1,970,000
An out of state Defendant consumed alcohol at a DFW restaurant until her blood alcohol level was nearly three times the Texas legal limit. As a result, she struck a vehicle driven by a gentleman running errands near his home. The collision caused multiple injuries, including a mild traumatic brain injury. Suit was brought, resulting in settlements totaling $1,970,000.
$1,750,000
After the insurance carrier denied a property damage claim, we filed suit and were able to obtain a $1,750,000 settlement for our client.
$1,200,000
A truck driver changed lanes on Highway 114 in Southlake, without looking, striking an automobile occupied by two ladies on their way to work. The impact caused the ladies’ vehicle to spin and be impacted by other vehicles on the highway. Suit was brought against the trucking company and driver, resulting in a settlement in the amount of $1,200,000.
$1,050,000
A man driving a commercial tanker truck, without the required CDL license, struck a vehicle occupied by a husband and wife stopped on I-35 due to heavy traffic. We recovered the trucking company and underinsured motorist insurance coverage limits for our clients, in the amount of $1,050,000. The claims against the trucking company were settled in less than seventy-five days from the date of the collision. After fees, expenses and the repayment of medical liens and bills, our clients recovered $512,722.85.
$900,000
Our client suffered serious leg injuries from a motorcycle collision. After litigation, a settlement in the amount of $900,000 was secured for our client.