Dwaine M. Massey

Dwaine M. Massey is a Houston trial attorney and managing member whose practice centers on business and commercial disputes. His work involves contracts, business fraud, fiduciary duties, partnership conflicts, corporate governance, construction disputes, and related litigation. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants and has also handled personal injury and insurance-related matters. His accounting background helps him examine financial records and transactions when commercial litigation involves complicated economic questions.

Dwaine earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Business Honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law in 1994. He passed every part of the CPA examination on his first sitting and worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers before law school. His education and accounting experience support analysis of financial evidence, disputed transactions, business losses, and fraud claims.

Dwaine has tried more than 25 cases to jury verdicts in state and federal courts and arbitrated dozens of additional disputes. One of his verdicts was included among VerdictSearch’s Top Texas Verdicts in 2012. Before establishing his practice, he worked at Vinson & Elkins LLP and a litigation boutique, handling claims involving antitrust, securities fraud, RICO, commercial collections, and other business disputes. His industry experience includes health care, accounting, insurance, and oil and gas matters.

Dwaine M. Massey is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His professional recognitions include Texas Super Lawyers and an AV Preeminent peer review rating. His experience combines accounting training with courtroom advocacy, making financial evidence an important part of how he prepares complex commercial cases. He continues to represent clients in trials, arbitration, and disputes over business relationships and contractual responsibilities. He has handled disputes involving both commercial entities and individuals with substantial financial claims.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Massey Law Firm PLLC
• Board of Law Examiners, State Bar of Texas (2017-Present)
• National Board Representative and President-Elect, American Board of Trial Advocates, Houston Chapter (2021-Present)
• Board Member and Treasurer, Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (2021-Present)
• Commercial and Consumer Law Section Chair and Council, Houston Bar Association (2005-2007)
• Past Director, Houston Young Lawyers Association
• Member, Houston Trial Lawyers Association (2013-Present)
• President, Washington Heights Homeowners Association (2021-2023)
• Ratifier, ABOTA Foundation
• Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Life Member, Texas Exes

Licensed State

• Texas

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