Michael Trevino (Bar No. 24070762) — Why He Should Be Disbarred

Trevino inserted himself into Rich Allison’s case with zero written contract — then collected a $600,000 arbitration award against a man he never represented. Texas law is unambiguous: contingency fees require a written, signed agreement. Trevino knew this. He admitted it in his own appellate brief — then pursued the money anyway through a compromised arbitrator he knew was connected to opposing counsel.

He appeared in court masquerading as Rich’s attorney without consent, filed motions Rich never knew about, admitted the case facts were weak but told no one, and submitted heavily redacted billing records he couldn’t even accurately track himself.

This isn’t negligence — it’s a calculated shakedown of a disabled veteran. Disbarment is the only proportionate response.