A successful legal career is built on experience, dedication, and a strong commitment to the people being represented. For Attorney Michael D. Haight, these values have shaped nearly three decades of representing individuals injured in accidents. As Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Henness & Haight Injury Attorneys, he has established a career focused on personal injury and car accident claims. His professional journey includes early experience defending accident cases, a major career change in 1998, and recognition from respected legal organizations. Today, his work reflects a continued commitment to protecting the rights of injured people throughout Nevada.
Early Life and Educational Background
Attorney Haight’s connection to Las Vegas began long before his legal career. Born in Tupper Lake, New York, he moved to Las Vegas in 1976 and has remained connected to the community ever since.
He graduated from Valley High School in 1984 before attending Dixie College in St. George, Utah, on an athletic scholarship. He later transferred to the University of Nevada, Reno, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1989.
His interest in law led him to Willamette University College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1995. Following graduation, he entered the legal profession with a focus on trial work.
A Career Change That Defined His Legal Practice
One of the most important decisions in this attorney’s career came in 1998.
After completing law school, attorney Haight began his professional journey as a defense attorney, representing drivers responsible for accidents. This position allowed him to understand how insurance companies approach accident claims, examine evidence, and defend their interests.
However, his professional direction changed three years after earning his law degree.
In 1998, he decided to dedicate his career to representing injured individuals rather than defending those responsible for accidents.
Since making that decision, he has exclusively represented injured victims, focusing his practice on personal injury and car accident claims.
His earlier defense experience continues to provide a valuable understanding of the strategies insurance companies may use during injury disputes.
Building Henness & Haight Injury Attorneys
As Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Henness & Haight Injury Attorneys, attorney Haight has helped establish a legal practice dedicated to individuals seeking compensation after accidents.
His work centers on representing people who have suffered injuries because of another party’s actions.
The firm’s focus reflects his decision to represent injured individuals and pursue accountability through the legal system.
With years of trial experience, he understands the importance of examining accident circumstances, reviewing available evidence, and presenting claims effectively.
His professional background also provides an understanding of both sides of accident litigation, which remains an important part of his approach to personal injury representation.
Professional Recognition and Legal Achievements
Throughout his career, attorney Haight has received recognition from several legal organizations for his professional achievements.
Among his notable honors is an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, its highest peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
His additional professional recognitions include:
- Top 100 Litigation Lawyer: Recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates.
- Top 100 Trial Lawyer: Honored by the National Trial Lawyers organization.
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum: Membership recognizing trial lawyers who have secured qualifying multimillion-dollar verdicts or settlements.
- Nevada’s Top Attorneys: Recognized by the Nevada Business Journal in 2008.
These honors reflect his experience in litigation and his standing within the legal profession.
Bar Admissions and Professional Involvement
Attorney Haight was admitted to the Nevada Bar in 1995 and has maintained an active professional presence through legal associations.
His admissions include Nevada courts, the United States District Court for Nevada, the United States Bankruptcy Court for Nevada, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
He is also associated with several professional organizations, including:
- Clark County Bar Association
- Nevada Bar Association
- Nevada Justice Association
- American Justice Association
He has been a member of the Nevada Justice Association since 1996 and serves as a Pillar of Justice and Governor. His membership in the American Justice Association began in 2001.
These affiliations demonstrate his continued participation in organizations connected to trial advocacy and the legal profession.
Strong Connections to the Las Vegas Community
Beyond his legal career, attorney Haight maintains close ties to the Las Vegas community.
He and his family actively support the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels. His personal interests include outdoor activities, traveling, coaching his children’s athletic teams, and spending time with family.
He also participates in charitable organizations throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
His long-standing connection to the city, beginning in 1976, remains an important part of his personal and professional life.
Continuing a Career Dedicated to Injured Nevadans
From his early defense work to his decision to represent accident victims, attorney Haight’s career reflects a clear professional direction.
His educational background, trial experience, professional recognition, and community involvement have contributed to his standing in Nevada’s legal community. Attorney Michael D. Haight continues to focus on personal injury and car accident cases, maintaining the commitment to injured individuals that has guided his practice since 1998.
