Mike Sturgill
Founding Partner
As one of the Founding Partners of Themis Legal Groups, Mike spends the majority of his time in the courtroom, attending hearings, arguing motions and representing clients at trial. With a belief in advocating for others, something he has done as a missionary and continues to do as a volunteer and as an attorney. He is dedicated to helping others and providing quality representation.
Mike graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in International Business and a minor in Spanish. He attended Southern Methodist Dedman School of Law where he graduated in 2012. He was selected and competed on the SMU Mock Trial Team all four semesters of eligibility, won several awards on and off campus and was selected to the Order of the Barristers.
Mike began his legal career working for an oil and gas firm where he gained valuable experience and understanding of property rights and ownership interests. He later joined a litigation firm where he was able to develop his litigation skills and learn from highly successful attorneys. He has successfully advised and represented clients in divorce and child custody cases, debt claim cases, ADA claims and other civil disputes as well as probate and estate planning. He spends the majority of this time in the courtroom, attending hearings, arguing motions and representing clients at trial.
Mike was featured in Top 100 Magazine, Top 100 Lawyers, read the article here.
Why did you decided to become a lawyer?
Mike believes in advocating for others; something he has done as a missionary and continues to do as a volunteer and as an attorney. He is dedicated to helping others and providing quality representation. Mike has always enjoyed debating and has participated in numerous mock trials, moot court, other debate opportunities and arguing with anyone who disagrees with him.
Educational Background
- J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Cum Laude, Dallas, Texas, May 2012
- B.B.A., University of Texas at Arlington, Magna Cum Laude, Arlington, Texas, May 2009
Legal Experience
- Themis Legal Group, PLLC, Founding Partner, Grapevine, Texas — March 2023 to present
- Law Offices of Gary A. Magnuson, PLLC; The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez, Jr., PLLC, Of Counsel Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas — October 2021 to March 2023
- Sapp & Sturgill, PLLC, Founding Partner, Fort Worth, Texas — November 2015 to March 2023
- Beckman, Cherkassky, Dean & Associates, Associate Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas — July 2012 to November 2015
Professional License
State Bar of Texas, October 2012
Bar Admissions
- Admitted to Practice Law, Texas Supreme Court, 2012
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
Civic Activities
- Boy Scouts of America: Volunteer Scout Leader
- YMCA: Coach, Volunteer
- Served a voluntary two-year mission in Argentina from 2001 to 2003.
- Chisholm Trail High School Booster Club Vice President
Honors and Professional Accomplishments
- Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters), 2013
- Featured in Top 100 Magazine, Top 100 Lawyers
- Order of the Barristers, SMU Class of 2012
Personal History
Married to Danielle Sturgill since 2005. The two enjoy raising their four children and golden retriever and spend most of their free time coaching, volunteering and supporting their kids in various sports and activities.
Favorite Quote
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.” —Helen Keller