W. Michael Greene
W. Michael Greene graduated from the Texas Tech University School of Law in 1979 where he was a member of the Law Review, the Board of Barristers, the Moot Court Team, and several honorary organizations. He is Board Certified in both Residential Real Estate and in Commercial Real Estate. Only 1% of Texas attorneys are Board Certified in two practice areas, a distinction that Mike holds. Mike has been published in the Texas Bar Journal and in the Texas Tech Law Review, and he occasionally speaks and presents articles at professional seminars for attorneys (on real estate matters) in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Mike has received several professional recognitions and awards, such as being named a Power Attorney by the Fort Worth Business Press. He is also a Fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas. Mike was admitted to practice in Texas in 1979. He has also been since admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mike concentrates his practice in real estate and probate matters, as well as in the formation of new entities. Mike has been happily married to Mary Kay Witherspoon, formerly of Hot Springs, Arkansas, since 1981 and they have 2 sons – Charles and Christian. Mike is a member of Pantego Bible Church and enjoys the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.
Fun Fact: Mike’s father was an army officer who moved the family often over a 30 year career. Mike had already lived in 5 countries on 3 continents (Europe, Asia & North America) before his 10th birthday.
Admitted
State of Texas
1979
US District Court Northern District of Texas
1980
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
1981
US Supreme Court
2001
Publications
Title Insurance in Texas
9 Texas Tech Law Review 563 1978
9 Texas Tech Law Review 323 1977
Education
Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX, 1979 -- J.D.
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington TX -- B.B.A.
Affiliations
Fellow, College of the State Bar of Texas
Member, Arlington Bar Association
Specialilzations
Board Certified in Residential Real Estate Law
Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law
Affiliations
Fellow, College of the State Bar of Texas
Member, Arlington Bar Association
Speaker at Professional Seminars
Author and Speaker, Arlington Bar Association
Texas CLE programs for Texas lawyers 2010 -- Texas Homestead Laws
Author and Speaker, Texas CLE programs for Texas lawyers and paralegals 2008 Real Estate Closings -- Preliminary Work
