Michael Caruso

Biography

Michael Caruso was born in Galveston, Texas, and raised in Tyler, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a double major in Accounting and Finance from The University of Texas at Tyler, where he was a member of the baseball team and the Financial Management Association. He then attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, completing his first year ranked in the top 25% of his class, before continuing his legal education at the University of Houston Law Center, where he earned his Juris Doctor while earning recognition on the Dean’s List.

At the University of Houston Law Center, Mr. Caruso served as Executive Editor of the Houston Law Review and held several leadership roles, including Treasurer of the Corporate & Taxation Law Society, Student Representative on the Honor Board, and Student Mentor in the Transfer Student Mentorship Program.

Prior to joining John K. Zaid & Associates, Mr. Caruso worked as an Associate Attorney at a mid-size law firm, managing a diverse docket of personal injury matters from initial consultation through settlement. He also interned with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, working under the Honorable Eduardo V. Rodriguez on complex bankruptcy issues. At John K. Zaid & Associates, he focuses on personal injury cases, advocating for clients with dedication and professionalism.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and two German Shepherds. He is also a fan of the Texas Rangers and enjoys pickleball and Formula 1.