Michael A. McCabe

Michael A. McCabe is a seasoned trial attorney and a respected leader at Munck Wilson Mandala, where he co-chairs the litigation and employment & labor law sections. A member of the firm’s executive committee, Michael is recognized for his sharp litigation skills, in-depth case preparation, and outstanding results in high-stakes trials. His legal work focuses on complex commercial disputes, employment litigation, trade secret protection, and class action cases.

Michael earned his J.D. cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1998 and holds a B.A. in Psychology from Tulane University, awarded in 1994. Following law school, he clerked for Federal District Judge John H. McBryde in Fort Worth, Texas—an experience that laid the foundation for his extensive courtroom success.

Over the years, Michael has delivered several major trial victories. In 2023, he secured a defense win and a favorable breach of contract judgment in a wrongful termination case. In 2021, he led a two-week trial resulting in an $86 million verdict, one of Texas’s Top 20 Verdicts and among the Top 100 Verdicts nationally. His earlier work includes an $88 million jury award in a patent and trade secret case and a Texas Supreme Court victory dismissing a defamation suit against his client.

Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Michael regularly obtains court-ordered injunctions to protect confidential information and trade secrets. He represents clients across various industries, including aerospace, energy, healthcare, and technology.

Licensed in Texas since 1998, Michael is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fifth and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals, and all U.S. District Courts in Texas.

Michael A. McCabe has earned repeated honors, including listings in Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine, and Benchmark Litigation’s Labor & Employment Star. He also mentors junior attorneys at his firm, strengthening the next generation of litigators.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Munck Wilson Mandala
• Member, American Bar Association, Employment Law Section
• Member, State Bar of Texas, Employment Law Section
• Member, Dallas Bar Association, Employment Law Section
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tulane University
  BA in Psychology with Cum Laude

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