The law firm of Duane Morris announced that Michael Clark has joined the firm in its Houston office as a special counsel in its Trial Practice Group. He joins the firm from Hamel, Bowers & Clark, where he was a partner.

Clark focuses his practice in the areas of securities and financial fraud, as well as white-collar law and healthcare law in both criminal and civil matters. As lead counsel in more than 100 jury trials, he has counseled clients, including healthcare providers, insurers, and financial institutions, helping to conduct internal investigations and advising on compliance and corporate governance matters.

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