Biography

Michael W. Shore practices in the areas of intellectual property commercialization, business litigation, and other select litigation matters involving catastrophic personal injury. His intellectual property practice focuses on representing non-profit research institutions and includes universities and both governmental and private research institutes.

Michael's practice is multifaceted, aiding clients in commercializing their patent portfolios through strategic development, licensing and litigation. Mr. Shore is undefeated in jury trials over his 35-year career. In the last 3 years he has successfully tried cases in both Texas and Delaware federal district courts that have resulted in verdicts and judgements valued at over $250 million. He has recovered over $2 billion for his clients over his career.  Michael works closely with client counsel on trial strategy, and seeks their input continuously through the process.

Michael is a 7^th generation Texan, and married to his wife of 34 years, Judy Shore. Judy motivated him to study harder in law school in an attempt to overtake her in class rank. He came up short, but Judy managed to get Michael into the Order of the Coif.  Michael has two children of which he is overly proud: Gatlin Shore who teaches school in Dallas and Emma Rose who is graduating in 2026 from UCLA Law School.

Education

• Juris Doctor, cum laude, Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 1990, Order of the Coif
• Bachelor of Arts (History) and Bachelor of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, 1986

Admissions

• United States Supreme Court
• United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Fifth Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
• Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern Federal District Courts, Texas All Texas State Courts
• Western District of Arkansas

Professional Achievements, Memberships, etc.

• "2005 - 2012, 2015 - 2023 Texas Super Lawyer" in Intellectual Property Litigation  
• "Texas Rising Stars" (Texas Monthly, July 2004)
• College of the State Bar of Texas 2002-2003
• "The Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas" (D Magazine, May 1, 2002)

Affiliations

• State Bar of Texas
• Fifth Circuit Bar Association
• Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Alumni Advisory Board
• Dallas Bar Association

Publications

• Michael W. Shore and Judy K. Shore, Annual Texas Survey, Personal Torts,
  SMU Law Review, Vol. 58, No. 3, pp.1045-1076 (2005).
• Michael W. Shore and Judy K. Shore, Annual Texas Survey, Personal Torts,
  SMU Law Review, Vol. 57, No. 3, pp.1127-1156 (2004).
• Michael W. Shore and Kenneth Shore, Annual Texas Survey, Personal Torts,
  SMU Law Review, Vol. 56, No. 3 (2003).
• Michael W. Shore and Judy K. Shore, Annual Texas Survey, Civil Evidence,
  SMU Law Review, Vol. 55, No. 3 (2002).
• Michael W. Shore and Joel M. Fineberg, "The Business of Medicine: Finding Corporate Gems",
  State Bar of Texas Advanced Personal Injury Law Course (2000).
• Michael W. Shore and Joel M. Fineberg, "New Investigative Discovery: Depositions, How Do You Investigate Your Claim?, Preparation, Rule 202 Deposition in Anticipation of Filing",
  State Bar of Texas Advanced Personal Injury Course (2000).
• Michael W. Shore "Settlement Traps: Credits, Liens and The Empty Chair at Trial",
  Lecture at the 9th Annual Medical Malpractice Conference of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association (1998).