Michael A. Livens

Michael A. Livens is a Texas family law attorney and associate attorney at Varghese Summersett PLLC who handles high-net-worth divorce, complex property division, receiverships, and related financial disputes. He applies a finance background to matters involving business valuations, asset tracing, and forensic accounting. He also advises clients on estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate matters. His analytical approach helps him address complicated financial and legal issues while protecting clients’ personal, property, and long-term interests during difficult transitions.

Michael earned his B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2010. He completed his M.B.A. at the same university in 2013 while working in corporate finance. He received his J.D. from UNT Dallas College of Law in 2018, graduating in the top ten percent of his class. He also passed the Texas Bar Exam before graduation, demonstrating strong preparation for his legal career in Texas practice.

Michael spent four years working in corporate finance, where he developed experience in financial analysis and risk assessment before entering the legal profession. He began his legal career handling estate planning matters and later worked in real estate law before focusing on family law. He now handles divorce cases involving business interests, property division, child custody, support, modifications, enforcement matters, and agreements requiring detailed financial analysis and effective strategic advocacy.

Michael A. Livens brings financial knowledge and legal experience to clients facing high-stakes family law and estate matters. He has earned recognition as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine and a Top Lawyer by Southlake Style in 2025. He belongs to the Texas Bar College, State Bar of Texas, State Bar Family Law Section, Tarrant County Family Bar Association, and Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association as an active member.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Varghese Summersett
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Texas Bar College
• Member, State Bar of Texas Family Law Section
• Member, Tarrant County Family Bar Association
• Member, Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• UNT Dallas College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at Arlington
  Master of Business Administration
• University of Texas at Arlington
  B.B.A. in Finance

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