State of Florida 1994, licensed to practice in all state courts
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1995
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal, Eleventh Circuit
Florida Bar Board Certified in Business Litigation (2008-2019)
Profile
Michael grew up in Babylon, New York, where he was an avid fisherman and sports fan. He left New York to be closer to his family, for warmer waters and to pursue a law degree at the University of Florida College of Law.
He has kept offices in Stuart, Florida for his entire career, while practicing law statewide with an emphasis on the Treasure Coast (Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties). He and his wife, Jennifer and their children, Thomas and Jake, reside in Jupiter, Florida.
Practice Areas:
Trial practice in all State and Federal Courts in Florida
Arbitration
Aviation litigation
Banking and loan litigation
Business disputes
Collections
Commercial litigation
Contract disputes
Construction contracts
Construction defects claims
Construction liens and bond claims
Construction law
Construction payment disputes
Corporate and Limited Liability Company disputes
Fraud claims
Insurance disputes
Mediation
Partnership disputes
Probate disputes
Real property disputes
Trust disputes
Education
State University of New York, College at Oneonta, B.S. in Business Economics, minors in Accounting and Finance, 1990
University of Florida, Juris Doctorate, with Honors, 1993