Michael "Mike" Kalis

Michael "Mike" Kalis

Antitrust Law Commercial Litigation Litigation - Antitrust
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021

About Michael

Michael Kalis is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Dallas office. Michael works on a range of complex litigation matters across the United States, including contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, restrictive covenant, securities, and trade secret disputes. Michael also regularly counsels companies on litigation-related issues. Michael has been named to the Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas list by D Magazine, selected to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list by Best Lawyers®, and recognized as a Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers. Michael is also a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.

Michael Kalis is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Dallas office. Michael works on a range of complex litigation matters across the United States, including contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, restrictive covenant, securities, and trade secret disputes. Michael also regularly counsels companies on litigation-related issues. Michael has been named to the Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas list by D Magazine, selected to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list by Best Lawyers®, and recognized as a Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers. Michael is also a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.

Contact Me

Login Required

Please login to contact this attorney

Login to Contact

Reviews

4.4 / 5

8 Reviews

1,032 Profile Views

M

Mei Lin Zhang

Jan 18, 2026

Strategic Genius Who Outmaneuvered Our Competitors

Facing restrictive covenant litigation from a former employee who joined a competitor, Michael Kalis crafted a strategy that was nothing short of genius. He didn't just react to their moves; he antici...

L

Lakshmi Patel

Jan 18, 2026

Saved Our Family Business from Fraud Allegations

When our family-owned manufacturing company was accused of fraud, we feared losing everything our grandparents built. Michael Kalis took our case personally, working tirelessly to uncover the truth. H...

E

Elena Volkov

Jan 18, 2026

Exceptional Counsel for Complex Commercial Disputes

Our mid-sized corporation faced a convoluted contract dispute spanning multiple jurisdictions. Michael Kalis provided exceptional counseling that went beyond just litigation. He helped us understand n...