John Michael Gaddis (Mike)

• Defended an international software-services provider in litigation alleging misappropriation of proprietary source code, obtaining multiple summary-judgment rulings that substantially narrowed the claims and contributed to a favorable resolution.
• Defended a national retail-merchandising company in Fair Labor Standards Act litigation and helped defeat efforts to certify a nationwide class involving tens of thousands of employees.
• Successfully defended a nonprofit children's hospital in employment-discrimination litigation, handling dispositive-motion practice, Daubert challenges, and appellate briefing that resulted in summary judgment and affirmance on appeal.
• Successfully represented a plaintiff whistleblower in prosecuting an action under the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act against a major pharmaceutical company. Settled during trial for a record $158 million.

Trade Secret Litigation

• Represented a software-migration company in a breach-of-contract and confidential-information dispute against a competitor, achieving a favorable settlement.

False Claims Act and Whistleblower Matters

• Represented whistleblower plaintiffs and corporate defendants in numerous qui tam matters involving defense contracting, healthcare reimbursement, and pharmaceutical practices.

Patent and Intellectual Property Litigation

• Handled significant briefing and strategic motion practice for multiple technology companies on both plaintiff and defense sides in patent disputes, including venue-transfer motions, sanctions issues, post-trial damages submissions, and legal issues involving complex technologies.

Regulatory and Compliance Counseling

• Advised a national financial institution regarding potential challenges to state anti-boycott and anti-ESG legislation.
• Advised a major multi-level marketing company on strategy for responding to an FTC investigation and related compliance issues.
• Counseled a leading pharmaceutical company concerning legal issues related to proposed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Advised the charitable foundation of a major energy company regarding compliance considerations for a STEM education program.

Trial Experience

• Served as a visiting prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and tried eight criminal cases to verdict.

Mike Gaddis helps clients solve complex legal problems when the stakes matter most. Trusted by businesses and individuals facing commercial disputes, appeals, investigations, and regulatory challenges, he provides strategic advocacy that enables clients to manage risk, protect critical interests, and achieve their objectives in consequential matters.

Mike advises businesses and individuals in commercial disputes, trade secret matters, employment litigation, intellectual property disputes, investigations, and regulatory issues. He is often called upon when a matter requires clear strategy, persuasive advocacy, and sound judgment.

Mike’s background as a scholar and author helps him quickly master complex subject matter and translate it into practical guidance for clients facing high-consequence decisions. He combines analytical rigor with practical judgment, helping clients navigate complex challenges while staying focused on the outcomes that matter most.

Whether facing a significant dispute, an investigation, or a regulatory challenge, clients rely on Mike to help them navigate risk and make confident decisions.