Michael is a civil litigator, working to resolve all manner of disputes either before or through trial on the merits. Michael’s primary driver is to provide clients with every option available before advocating for the client’s desired outcome.

Michael’s previous experience as a plaintiff’s attorney in the landlord-tenant field allowed him to pursue several cases to trial and argue a wide variety of motions. Working primarily on the tenant side, Michael gained further experience with alternative dispute resolution to find cost-effective agreements for his clients.

Michael earned his JD from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.

Bar/Court Admissions

• Oregon State Bar
• State Bar of Texas

Professional Activities

• Multnomah County Bar Association
• Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
• Oregon New Lawyers Division