Michael A. Villa, Jr.
Mr. Villa’s practice concentrates on resolving federal tax controversies and white collar crime such as securities, tax and bank fraud. He represents individuals, closely-held businesses, and large corporations in IRS audits, appeals, and litigation. Mr. Villa represents individuals and entities in business disputes and lawsuits involving fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, deceptive trade practices act violations, non-compete violations, business torts, and other commercial disputes.
Prior to joining the firm in 2007, he worked in Washington, D.C. as a Congressional intern to U.S. Senator John Breaux (Retired) and worked as an Associate with a regional law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2004-2005, he served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable James J. Brady, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana.
Mr. Villa was admitted to practice in Texas in 2005. He is also licensed in the state of Louisiana and has been admitted to the Louisiana Bar.
Education
- LL.M. in Taxation, New York University School of Law, 2007
- J.D. and Bachelor of Civil Law, Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 2004
- B.A., Louisiana State University, 2000
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- Louisiana State Bar
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Honors and Awards
- Texas Rising Stars, as published in Texas Monthly and in Texas Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition and on the web at superlawyers.com, 2010
- Member/Officer, L.S.U. Law Center Moot Court Board
- Recipient, L.S.U. Law Center Class of 1931 Hebert Memorial Scholarship
- Recipient, L.S.U. Law Center Gene Hearn Memorial Scholarship
- Recognized, L.S.U. Law Center Chancellor's List
Speaking Engagements
- 2009 Society of Louisiana CPAs' Tax Conference, New Orleans, LA - 12/14/09
- 2008 Society of Louisiana CPAs' Tax Conference, New Orleans, LA - 12/15/08
