Michael Makris has been a Licensed Texas Lawyer since 1995. Mr. Makris received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1991. Shortly thereafter he entered Law School. During Law School, he worked as an Academic Intern, then as a Paid Intern in the Special Crimes Division of the Harris County District Attorney's Office. During his paid Internship, Mr. Makris was given special authorization by the State of Texas to appear before the courts as a third year law student. Michael was on the Dean’s List in 1992 and 1993, then graduated in the top sixteen percent of his Law School class. Immediately after being licensed as an Attorney by the Supreme Court of Texas, Mr. Makris was sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney by former District Attorney Johnny Holmes, Jr. in 1995. He spent the following four years serving as a Harris County Prosecutor in the Felony and Misdemeanor Trial Bureaus, as well as the Family Criminal Law Division, fighting for the rights of Texans. Since then, Michael has continued representing Texas citizens in private practice. Throughout his career, Mr. Makris has served as Lead Attorney in numerous contested matters, including Jury Trials. Michael Makris is fluent is Spanish and Greek. Honors, Achievements and Memberships Texas Probate Code Attorney Ad Litem Certification - 2007 to 2009 Member State Bar of Texas College of the Bar - 2007 Advanced Criminal Law Seminar - 2007 Member Williamson County Bar Association - 2006 to 2008 Member Austin Bar Association - 2006 Member National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives - 2003 Licensed by the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5^th Circuit - 2000 Justice Information Management System of Harris County Course - 1998 Texas Department of Public Safety DWI Prosecution Course - 1998 Texas District and County Attorney’s Association Prosecutor Trial Skills Seminar - 1996 Licensed by the Texas Supreme Court - 1995 Order of the Lytae - 1994 South Texas College of Law Dean's List - 1993, 1994 Professional Employment Private Law Practice – 2000 to Present Harris County District Attorney's Office - 1994 to 2000 Assistant District Attorney: Felony Trial Division - Prosecutor Family Criminal Law Division - Prosecutor Misdemeanor Trial Division - Chief Prosecutor Intern - Special Crimes Asset Forfeiture Division Formal Education South Texas College of Law - Juris Doctorate Degree San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science in Finance and Business Administration St. John’s Preparatory School Mr. Makris gives the following advice when training new lawyers: “Don’t ever underestimate your opponent. Be positive, and expect the best, but always be prepared for a knock-down, drag out fight. The court house was built for litigation, not for making deals!”
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