Michael represents individuals and businesses of all sizes. He brings a problem-solving mentality to his practice by providing real solutions for his clients’ needs. He knows that the most effective and efficient approach to every case is to determine the ultimate goal at the outset and then establish a roadmap to get there. Michael’s roadmap has included new legal approaches and novel arguments, which have been very successful for his clients.

Michael’s practice involves civil litigation, investigation/compliance, and white-collar criminal defense, with a focus in fraud-related litigation and healthcare-related litigation. As a partner in the Insurance Fraud Practice Group, Michael uses the civil arm of the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act to recover insurance payments to healthcare providers, medical suppliers, and others involved in complex, large-scale fraud schemes.

As part of the Commercial Litigation and Compliance, Investigations & White Collar Practice Groups, Michael is called upon to help in a variety of different litigation and pre-litigation circumstances, including business disputes, ownership disputes, healthcare litigation, criminal defense, and government investigation.

Michael started his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Queens County District Attorney’s Office under Hon. Richard A. Brown, where he prosecuted violent and non-violent crimes, and conducted jury and bench trials to verdict.

Since graduating Law School, Michael has remained committed to helping the next generation of trial lawyers through his involvement in law school mock trial competitions by teaching trial advocacy to students and helping them prepare to compete against other law schools in trial competitions. Michael has coached students at St. John’s University School of Law, Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law, and New York Law School.

Michael serves on the Board of Directors for the Merrick Jewish Centre and takes an active role in bringing together members of his synagogue to support each other and support Israel.

Michael has been recognized in Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in America^® from 2021-2023. Ones to Watch is a recognition given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Michael has been named a New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2020. The Risings Stars list is comprised of the top 2.5 percent of lawyers under the age of 40.