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
• 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
• 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.