Biography
Michael has a broad background in public and private construction litigation, successfully representing general contractors, subcontractors, and homeowners in public and private construction projects. Additionally, Michael represents businesses and individuals in a wide variety of contract, real estate, business tort, product liability, and other tort related matters.
Michael has successfully litigated multi-million dollar jury trials, court trials and arbitrations attaining favorable results for clients in matters involving breach of contract, mechanic’s liens, construction delays, differing site conditions, construction/design defects, strict product liability, economic interference, product liability, and personal injury. Additionally, Michael’s practice focuses on contract negotiation and risk management to further his clients’ interests for cost efficient resolution.
Education
- University of St. Thomas – J.D., 2013
- Loyola Marymount University – B.A. Political Science, magna cum laude, 2007
Recognitions & Distinctions
- Named Rising Star by Southern California Super Lawyers 2024
Representative Experience
Representative Experience includes litigation counsel to both private and publicly traded companies, small businesses, and individuals, including:
- First-chair trial counsel in complete defense jury verdict in a $7 Million claim against a general contractor.
- Second-chair trial counsel in a $200 Million arbitration on behalf of a general contractor against a public entity.
- First-chair trial counsel in successful arbitration award on behalf of general contractor against California public entity.
- Lead counsel in successful mediations on behalf of contractors, small business, and individual clients
Memberships & Affiliations
- Dallas Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- German-American Business Association
- Wilshire Bar Association
- Engineering Contractors Association
Admissions
- State Bar of California
- State Bar of Texas
- United States District Court: Central District of California