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Michael M. Besser
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Michael M. Besser

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2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 5200, Dallas, TX 75201

Litigation and White Collar Defense & Special Investigations

About Michael M. Besser

Michael M. Besser is a litigator with a focus on helping companies and individuals respond to government investigations, complaints, and indictments based on alleged violations of a wide range of civil, criminal, and administrative laws. Michael has experience assisting clients in a variety of industries in matters involving the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and other government agencies. Michael also assists broker-dealers and registered representatives in addressing investigations by the Financial Industry Regulation Authority (FINRA). He is prepared to serve clients with all aspects of matters from the beginnings of an investigation all the way through trial, if necessary.

Michael has also assisted corporate clients to proactively assess the regulatory risks associated with contemplated corporate policies and maintains a commercial litigation practice in state and federal court. His commercial litigation experience includes representing companies and individuals in breach of contract, fraud, and intellectual property disputes.

Michael is also proud to maintain an active pro bono practice focusing on appellate work for individuals in death penalty cases.

Concentrations

•SEC Enforcement Defense
•Health Care Fraud
•Tax Fraud
•FINRA Enforcement Defense
•Commercial Litigation

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2023-2025

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 1
    • White Collar Defense & Special Investigations

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Associate
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Won arbitration on behalf of client that had nearly $500,000 wrongfully withheld from him during the sale of his business.
    Petitioned the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to review District Court denial of a motion for reduction of criminal sentence due to substantial cooperation.
    Obtained no-action letter from the Securities
    Exchange Commission for cryptocurrency developer than had assisted with technical development of a token offering.
    Assisted non-profit with referring a criminal matter to law enforcement for former employee embezzlement.
    Defended registered broker-dealer being investigated by FINRA for an alleged failure to properly disclose outside business activity.
    Obtained dismissal of SEC complaint against company alleging violations of federal securities fraud.
    Obtained dismissal of DOJ gr
    jury subpoena issued to publicly traded company for alleged violations of criminal import-export laws.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Besser prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
    Teaching Experience: Teacher, KIPP Austin Public Schools, 2012-2014
    Teacher, W.A. Todd Junior High, 2010-2012
  • Additional Links
    https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/b/besser-michael-m

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Texas
    U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, Dallas Bar Association
    •Co-Chair, Criminal Law Section, 2024
    •Member, Dallas Association of Young Attorneys
    •Board Member, Big Leaders-Lone Star Big Brothers Big Sisters
    •Alumnus, Teach for America, 2010-2012

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)
    Class of 2017
    J.D.
    Managing Editor, Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law
    Other Education
    University of Maryland, College Park
    Class of 2010
    B.A.
    magna cum laude

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    Michael M. Besser attended University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall).
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