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Phone: Address: 6001 Bold Ruler Way Suite 100, 78746 Coordinates: 30.321458,-97.813838 Education: B.S. and M.S., Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University Achievements: Bendix National Design Team Award, Recipient (Unmanned Venutian Lander, 1973) The 2018 recipient of the Aerospace Alumni Academy Distinguished Alumni Award from the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University., Aerospace Alumni Academy Distinguished Alumni Award, Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2018 AV® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell; Associate Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (a 10-year honoree) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Associate Fellow (2002) Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Personal Injury Trial Law Licensed Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Rating National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mission STS-2 (1981) The 2014 recipient of the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University., Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award, Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyers in Texas” (2012, 2014) National Board of Trial Advocacy, “Civil Trial Advocate” Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; The 2018 recipient of the Aerospace Alumni Academy Distinguished Alumni Award from the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University., Aerospace Alumni Academy Distinguished Alumni Award, Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2018 AV® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell; Associate Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (a 10-year honoree) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Associate Fellow (2002) Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Personal Injury Trial Law Licensed Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Rating National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mission STS-2 (1981) The 2014 recipient of the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University., Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award, Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyers in Texas” (2012, 2014) National Board of Trial Advocacy, “Civil Trial Advocate” Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; AV® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell; Associate Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (a 10-year honoree) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Associate Fellow (2002) Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Personal Injury Trial Law Licensed Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Rating National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mission STS-2 (1981) The 2014 recipient of the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University., Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award, Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyers in Texas” (2012, 2014) National Board of Trial Advocacy, “Civil Trial Advocate” Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers (a 10-year honoree) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Associate Fellow (2002) Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Personal Injury Trial Law Licensed Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Rating National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mission STS-2 (1981) The 2014 recipient of the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University., Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award, Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyers in Texas” (2012, 2014) National Board of Trial Advocacy, “Civil Trial Advocate” Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Associate Fellow (2002) Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Personal Injury Trial Law Licensed Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Rating National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mission STS-2 (1981) The 2014 recipient of the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University., Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award, Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyers in Texas” (2012, 2014) National Board of Trial Advocacy, “Civil Trial Advocate” Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Personal Injury Trial Law Licensed Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Rating National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mission STS-2 (1981) The 2014 recipient of the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University., Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award, Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyers in Texas” (2012, 2014) National Board of Trial Advocacy, “Civil Trial Advocate” Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; Licensed Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Rating National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mission STS-2 (1981) The 2014 recipient of the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University., Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award, Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyers in Texas” (2012, 2014) National Board of Trial Advocacy, “Civil Trial Advocate” Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mission STS-2 (1981) The 2014 recipient of the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University., Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award, Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyers in Texas” (2012, 2014) National Board of Trial Advocacy, “Civil Trial Advocate” Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; The 2014 recipient of the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award from the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University., Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award, Texas A&M University, Department of Aerospace Engineering, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyers in Texas” (2012, 2014) National Board of Trial Advocacy, “Civil Trial Advocate” Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 100 Lawyers in Texas” (2012, 2014) National Board of Trial Advocacy, “Civil Trial Advocate” Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; National Board of Trial Advocacy, “Civil Trial Advocate” Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; Licensed Amateur Radio Operator W5QKM 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; 73rd Texas Legislature, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock (Contributions to Products Liability Bill) Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; Who’s Who Legal Aviation, 2014 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas” (2012-2014) Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; Best Lawyers in America (past 13 years) Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas; Registered Professional Engineer (Aerospace), Texas Bio: Michael L. Slack is the managing partner and co-founder of Slack Davis PLLC located in Austin, Texas. Mr. Slack is at his best when taking on the most complex and high-stakes civil litigation matters, such as those involving aviation law and products liability claims against large U.S. firms. His clients benefit from his considerable litigation and trial experience, as well as his technical knowledge as a licensed pilot and former NASA aerospace engineer. Mr. Slack works tirelessly to determine what went wrong and how to improve the product or procedure that led to the incident. He always works to prevent future incidents that could lead to a lawsuit by taking preventative measures. The types of cases he handles involve: · Wrongful death · Airline crashes · 18-wheeler wrecks · Catastrophic car accidents · Oilfield and electrical accidents · Construction site accidents · Propane/gas explosions and other industrial accidents Mr. Slack has passed the rigorous examinations required by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization to earn the titles of "Civil Trial Advocate" and "Personal Injury Trial Law Specialist," respectively. Moreover, he has been rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and recognized by The Best Lawyers in America year after year. A rare achievement for a lawyer, Mr. Slack was elected an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in 2002. The Texas A&M University Department of Aerospace Engineering has awarded him the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer and the Distinguished Aerospace Engineer Alumni Awards. Mr. Slack is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors and has represented the state as an American Association for Justice (AAJ) Delegate. He is an ABOTA member and a former president of the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association (CATLA). He is also part of the American Bar Association, the American Astronautical Society, the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association and the International Society of Air Safety Investigators, to name a few. Mr. Slack has published hundreds of articles on topics related to his field. His work for airline safety has also garnered national media attention. *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ falls into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards. Other Locations to Serve You: Austin 6001 Bold Ruler WaySuite 100Austin, TX 78746 Dallas 3500 Maple AvenueSuite 1200Dallas, TX 75219 New Mexico 608 N. Richardson Ave.Suite 200Roswell, NM 88201