In his primary practices, Michael represents property owners, developers and lenders in the acquisition, disposition, development and financing of residential and commercial real estate projects, where he has significant experience in horizontal and vertical mixed use projects, and counsels landlords and tenants in negotiating leases for office, medical office, industrial, restaurant and other retail space. In addition to his work on behalf of Morningstar clients, Michael serves as adjunct professor at the Kenan Flagler Graduate School of Business at the University of North Carolina where he teaches real estate law.