Based in Los Angeles, Michael assists clients across the country in pursuing recovery from insurers. Known for his sharp insight into business dynamics, he is highly regarded for his ability to evaluate cost-benefit considerations and likely outcomes when crafting litigation and negotiation strategies.

Clients value Michael’s creativity in building persuasive legal arguments and his deep knowledge of case law, which he leverages to position them for success. His work has led courts and insurers across the country to acknowledge liability in challenging cases that others might have walked away from.

Michael’s practice focuses on long-tail general liability, product liability, and environmental liability disputes. He is particularly recognized for his experience handling product recall insurance claims—especially within the food and beverage industry—where he provides nuanced counsel on the unique and intricate insurance issues these matters raise.

Over the course of his career, Michael has litigated cases involving clients in industries including refining, manufacturing, aerospace, banking, paper and forest products, and recycling. No matter the sector, Michael brings tailored expertise and a steady hand to every case.

Michael is a member of the American Bar Association, the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is also committed to public service, having represented financially disadvantaged clients in numerous pro bono matters. In Rosales, et al. v. Grandview Arms Apartments, et al., he helped secure what was then the largest settlement in a California slum housing case—a result that earned recognition from the Inner City Law Center and the California State Bar.

Outside of his legal practice, Michael volunteers as a mentor with the Point Foundation