Since 1979, Michael Deitch, has provided full service business representation to his local, regional, national, and international clients.
The firm assists its clients in business formation, organization, most business transactions, and litigation. The firm seeks the most efficient resolution of legal problems, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation. We believe that the best settlements are achieved by being fully prepared and ready to take a case to trial if necessary.
In 2009 Brian Deitch joined the firm to continue the tradition of prompt and personal service. By taking advantage of current technology and skillful staff, the firm strives to provide the highest quality service without passing along the expense of a large overhead.
First and foremost, the attorneys remember that they are providing a service, to help the firm’s clients succeed and prosper in their business endeavors. The firm’s advice and action reflect a commitment to satisfying business concerns. They know, that if used ethically and honorably, the law is a means to an end, not the end itself.
Michael Deitch
Michael Deitch was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1955 and grew up in Houston, Texas. Mike attended the University of Texas where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with high honors (magna cum laude) in 1975. He was also admitted to Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. Mike graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in May 1979. He was licensed in November 1979 and immediately began a business litigation practice. During the local business downturn of the 1980s, Mike expanded his practice into bankruptcy, representing business debtors and creditors. He obtained Board Certifications from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and Business Bankruptcy in1989 and retained those designations until 2003 when he further expanded his practice into business and real estate transactions.
Mike has tried over forty jury cases and continues to litigate in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts when no other solution will solve his clients’ problems. Mike calls on more than forty-two years of legal experience to counsel and advise his clients, often successfully avoiding the courthouse when dealing with reasonable adversaries.
Mike has spoken at seminars on collections, bankruptcy, and commercial landlord/tenant law. He is a member of the Austin Bar Association and a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. He is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the United States District Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of Texas, and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of Texas. Mike was president of the Jewish Community Association of Austin (Federation) in 2001 and 2002 and does volunteer work for his local Temple.
Brian Deitch
Brian Deitch was born in Austin, Texas. He attended the University of Texas where he studied Economics and Business Foundations. Following his graduation as a Longhorn, he attended the University of Houston Law Center. While at the University of Houston Law Center, Brian served as a candidate for the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy, and went on to serve as the Journal’s Managing Editor.
Brian actively participates in several organizations in the Austin community. He has served on the Leadership Council for the Hill County Conservancy’s young professionals’ group, Emerging Professionals in Conversation. Brian formerly served on the Executive Committee of Shalom Austin, where he chaired the Governance Committee, co-chaired the JCC Advisory Committee, and served as a Vice Chair on the board of directors for Shalom Austin. Brian continues to chair the American Alpine Club - Austin Chapter. Brian is a member of the Austin Bar Association.
Brian is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
MARY LOPEZ DALE
Mary has extensive experience in business, real estate, and probate related transactional and litigation matters, as well as legislative and regulatory matters. Prior to practicing law, Ms. Dale was an enlisted soldier in the United States Army, was later commissioned as an officer, and eventually achieved the rank of Captain. She also worked as a manager for a Fortune 100 company prior to attending law school.
Mary is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, The United States District Courts for Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas, and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for Southern and Western Districts of Texas.