Michael joined the firm in August of 2006 following his graduation from law school.  Michael is a member in the firm's Real Estate & Business Practice Group and Litigation Group.

Michael is a graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he was a member of the Journal of Technology Law and Policy and served as a teaching assistant for Appellate Advocacy and Legal Research and Writing.  Michael received Honors in Appellate Advocacy and the Book Award in Condominium and Community Development.

Michael spent a summer clerking for the Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.  He also interned with a real estate/general litigation firm in Orlando.

EDUCATION

J.D. with honors, University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2006
            Phi Delta Phi
            Member, Journal of Technology Law and Policy
            Book Award Recipient for Condominium and Community Development
            Honors in Appellate Advocacy
            National Scholars Honor Society
            Ralph R. Bailey Memorial Scholar

B.A. with honors, University of Florida, 2003
            Golden Key Honor Society
            Florida Academic Scholar
            New York Mason Scholar
            Zollinger Scholar
            Dean's List

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY

• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Collier County Bar Association
• Volunteer with the American Cancer Society
• Member, Inns of Court