Michael focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation, debt collection and judgment enforcement, contract disputes, and family law.  Michael represents a broad range of clients from individuals to large corporations and institutions.

Michael is experienced and adept in representing clients in both state and federal courts, through trial as well as on appeal.

Michael graduated from Arizona State University in 2009 with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the W.P. Carey School of Business.  Michael then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School, magna cum laude, in 2013.  While in law school, Michael externed for the Hon. Christopher Coury of the Maricopa County Superior Court and served as a Summer Law Clerk at Tiffany & Bosco.

As a native Arizonan with a background in business and entrepreneurship, Michael has a unique perspective and understanding with which to serve his clients. 

COURTS AND BAR ADMISSIONS:

Arizona (2013)

United Stated District Court, District of Arizona (2013)

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (2016)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

Board Member, Notre Dame Club of Phoenix

Life Member, National Rifle Association

University of Notre Dame Alumni Association

HONORS, APPOINTMENTS AND AWARDS:

Executive Articles Editor, Journal of College and University Law

Notre Dame Dean’s Award: Business Associations, Gift and Estate Taxation, Animal Law, Family Law

PUBLICATIONS:

Guns on Campus: Continuing Controvery, 38 J.C. & U.L. 663 (2012)

PERSONAL:

Michael is an avid Arizona outdoorsman and a vigorous Notre Dame sports fan.