Managing Attorney
Michael concentrates his practice in real estate law, probate, default services, estate planning and litigation.
Prior to law school, Michael served on active duty in the United States Air Force. During his military service, Michael earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from the Community College of the Air Force, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina. After leaving military service, Michael entered law school and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2005. While in law school, Michael served as a Research Editor for the American Bar Association Real Property, Probate & Trust Journal. Michael is a veteran of the Gulf War and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.
In 2003, while still in law school, Michael joined a large law firm as a law clerk. After graduation, he became an Associate Attorney on their South Carolina Team. After becoming a Shareholder, he took on the role of Lead Attorney for their Charlotte office. In 2016, Michael opened his own practice.
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 2005
- United States District Court, District of South Carolina, 2006
- North Carolina, 2006
- United States District Court, District of Western North Carolina, 2006
- United States District Court, Middle Districts of North Carolina, 2007
- United States District Court, Eastern Districts of North Carolina, 2007
Education
- University of South Carolina, J.D., 2005
- University of South Carolina, B.S., 2001, Magna cum Laude
- Community College of the Air Force, A.A.S., 1997
Awards & Activities
- Named Rising Star by Super Lawyers for both 2013 and 2014
- Appointed to Lawyers Fund for Client Protection Committee by the South Carolina Supreme Court (2012-2017)
Publications
- “South Carolina Foreclosures and Workouts,” National Business Institute, 2011
- “Real Property Foreclosure: A Step-by-Step Workshop,” National Business Institute, 2010
- “Foreclosure and Bankruptcy in South Carolina,” Lorman Education Services, 2007 & 2008
Title Agent
- First American Title Insurance Company
- Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
- WFG National Title Insurance Company
- Chicago Title Insurance Company
Memberships
- Richland County Bar Association
- Lexington County Bar Association
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- Rotary Club
- Experimental Aircraft Association
