Michael represents businesses in various commercial and consumer disputes involving commercial contracts, consumer contracts, commercial leases, and mergers and acquisitions.
Michael has prosecuted and defended claims on behalf of clients serving as first chair counsel at the trial level, appellate level, and in alternative dispute resolution forums such as the American Arbitration Association.
Michael also has specific litigation experience in various energy and commercial real estate proceedings.
Representative Experience
- Counsel for various private equity firms in proceedings involving real estate and contract issues.
- Successfully represented Eaton in breach of contract litigation against a Canadian licensee over approximately $4 million in overdue royalties. The case settled on highly favorable terms, with a $3.2 million payment to Eaton.
- Represented Cooper Lighting LLC, a subsidiary of Eaton Corporation, in an action for replevin and emergency injunctive relief after the supplier of a critical subcomponent abruptly shuttered its factory. Within weeks case settled on terms highly favorable to Cooper.