About
Michael B. McKinney is an attorney at McKinney & Tighe L.L.P. in Midland, Texas. He has served with the firm since October 2005. His practice includes insurance defense, personal injury, products liability, professional liability, medical malpractice defense, civil litigation, and oil and gas litigation for clients.
Mike earned his B.B.A. from Texas Technological College in 1967 and his J.D. from Texas Tech University in 1970. During law school, he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review from 1969 to 1970. His education supports his work in litigation, defense, and client advocacy.
Mike handles insurance defense and personal injury matters involving claims that require careful review, clear strategy, and strong preparation. His work also includes products liability and professional liability litigation. He helps clients address disputes through practical legal analysis, focused case management, and experience with contested civil matters in Texas.
Mike also works in medical malpractice defense, civil litigation, and oil and gas litigation. These practice areas require attention to facts, documents, industry issues, and legal risk. He brings a steady approach to claims, defenses, and disputes that may affect businesses, professionals, insurers, and individuals in complex cases.
Mike served as Chairman of the District 16B Grievance Committee for the State Bar of Texas in 1985. His background also includes service on the Texas Tech Law Review. These roles reflect his professional involvement, legal writing experience, and connection to legal standards.
Michael B. McKinney brings decades of legal experience to clients at McKinney & Tighe L.L.P. His work reflects a focus on defense litigation, personal injury, products liability, professional liability, medical malpractice defense, civil disputes, and oil and gas matters. He provides practical counsel for clients facing serious legal challenges.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, McKinney & Tighe L.L.P.
- Member, State Bar of Texas
Licensed State
- Texas
Education
- Texas Tech University
Juris Doctor (JD) - Texas Technological College
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Awards & Badges

- Medical Malpractice
- Products Liability
- Insurance Defense
- Litigation
- Oil & Gas
- Professional Liability




