In the area of aviation law, Michael has

• defended national air carriers and aircraft maintenance and repair facilities in property- and casualty-liability claims as well as violations of anti-discrimination and disability laws; and
• achieved dismissal of actions on federal preemption grounds and failure to plead violations of federal aviation statutes and regulations.

Michael’s professional-malpractice experience includes

• defending accounting firms, law firms, and insurance-brokerage firms;
• arguing professional-liability claims before trial and appellate courts;
• resolving claims through alternative dispute resolution; and
• helping secure the dismissal of fraud claims against a well-known international auction house in a case involving fake Willie Mays paraphernalia erroneously authenticated by a third party.

In product-liability matters, Michael has defended manufacturers of industrial machinery as well as retailers of consumer products.