About Judge Michael James Schless

Judge Michael James Schless is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, adr, arbitration. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years. Michael practices at Michael J. Schless in Austin, TX.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated

This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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Services

Areas of Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
- Arbitration
Other 1
- ADR

Practice Details

Languages

Spanish
Firm Information

Position
Member

Firm Name
Michael J. Schless

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Experience

Bar Admission & Memberships

Admissions
1973, Texas
1975, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas

Bar Fellowship
Advisory Committee on Negotiated Rulemaking in Texas); Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution; Dalkon Shield Arbitration Program, Panel of Approved Arbitrators; American Arbitration Association, Commercial Panel of Arbitrators and Mediators; Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Victim Offender Mediation Dialogue Program; State Bar of Texas, ADR Section; Texas Association of Mediators (President, 1995-1996; Board of Directors, 1993-1997); Association of Attorney Mediators; Travis County Bar Association (Board of Directors, 1979-1982; ADR Section, founder and Co-chair, 1992-1993); Travis County Dispute Resolution Center, Volunteer Mediator; Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow; Travis County Lawyer Referral Service, (Board of Trustees, 1991—); Austin Young Lawyers Association (President, 1979-1980; Board of Directors, 1975-1981). Judge, County Court at Law, No. 3 Travis County, Texas, 1982-1992. Austin Child Guidance Center (President, 1981-1983; Board of Directors, 1979-1984; Member Emeritus, 1984—); Pebble Project (Charter Member, Board of Directors, 1982-1987, President, 1984-1986); American Institute for Learning (Board of Directors, 1989-1994; Chairman, 1989-1991. Member Emeritus, 1994—).
Education & Certifications

Law School
University of Texas
Class of 1973
J.D.

Other Education
University of Texas
Class of 1970
B.A.
Personal Details & History

Age
Born in 1949
Denver, Colorado, January 17, 1949

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