Michael focuses his practice on construction disputes and litigation. He represents contractors, subcontractors and owners in a variety of capacities. Michael is also a member of the Litigation Group where he handles general litigation, complex commercial litigation, mediation and arbitration claims.

Court of Appeals of Maryland

United States District Court for the District of Maryland

University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 2004

The Business Lawyer, Executive Board Articles Editor

Maryland Environmental Law Society

Order of the Coif

Connecticut College, B.A., 2000

American Bar Association

Forum on the Construction Industry

Bar Association of Baltimore City

Maryland State Bar Association

Young Lawyers Division

Lecturer, "Understanding the Construction Bidding Process in Maryland," Lorman Education Services, 2006

Co-author with Joseph C. Kovars, "Truth & Consequences: Withdrawn Bids and Legal Remedies," The Construction Lawyer, American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry, 2006

Summer Associate, Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver

Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office