Overview
Michael is a trial court litigator whose practice focuses on securities, construction, real estate, and commercial disputes. In addition to appearing in state and federal court, Michael routinely represents broker-dealers in arbitration proceedings before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Before law school, Michael worked at a national securities brokerage firm, where he researched economic and financial trends, conducted business planning, tracked regulatory compliance, and analyzed revenue and asset goals for clients.
During law school, Michael served as a judicial extern at the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and the Arizona Court of Appeals.
Representative Matters
Other Publications
- Author, "Arizona Supreme Court Holds Construction-Related Statute of Repose Applies to Public Entities and Bars Claim," Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, 05/11/2017
- Co-Author, "A New Year and a New Arizona Anti-Deficiency Statute," 01/21/2015
- " Arizona Supreme Court to Decide if Borrowers and Guarantors Can Waive Fair Market Value Defense," 10/08/2014
- Co-Author, " Anti-Deficiency Protection Held Not to Extend to Vacant, Unimproved Residential Lots," Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP Client Alert, 02/05/2014
Distinctions
- William H. Pedrick Scholar
- Pro Bono Service Award with High Distinction
- John J. Ross Award for Excellence - Business Law Courses
- CourtWorks - Associate Director
- Arizona State Law Journal - Associate Editor
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