After studying both economics and psychology as an undergraduate, Michael went on to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Michael spent the early part of his career as the corporate marketing director for a manufacturer of high-performance powerboats. Years later, Mike would trade in powerboat races and poker runs for legal briefs and court appearances, launching his “second career” in the practice of law. Mike is now outside general legal counsel for a number of automobile dealerships and he focuses his legal practice on representing auto dealers in a variety of litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, as well as in dealership buy/sell transactions.

Michael frequently utilizes his prior business experience and education when providing legal advice to clients operating in various industries. Michael is experienced in representing businesses in corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, and equity and debt financing transactions. Michael also represents clients in litigating corporate governance disputes, disputes between franchisors and franchisees, and various commercial and consumer litigation matters.

Among his professional distinctions, Michael is member of the board of directors of the National Association of Dealer Counsel and he holds an automotive and auto finance regulatory compliance certification from the National Automotive Finance Association.