His practice focuses primarily on business litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, land use, and business law. In 2006, Michael graduated from Miami University in Oxford, OH and earned a B.A in Political Science. He then attended Roger Williams University School of Law and graduated with a J.D. in 2009. Michael is admitted to practice law in Rhode Island state and federal courts. In addition, he is a licensed title agent in Rhode Island. In 2010, Michael was published in Hofstra's Journal of International Business and Law for his article entitled "Pirates, Blackwater and Maritime Security: The Rise of Private Navies in Response to Modern Piracy".