Before coming to South Georgia, Michael began his legal career in Atlanta,
Georgia focusing on civil litigation. Today Michael focuses a large portion of his civil litigation practice on creditor’s rights, and as Georgia counsel for the world’s largest provider of agricultural inputs and services, Michael practices in state, federal and bankruptcy courts all over Georgia. He represents several agricultural suppliers and agricultural lenders and has served as counsel for Fortune 20 and Fortune 500 corporations. From his initial rating, he has maintained the highest possible AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™.
Michael is active with his college alma mater and serves on the Board of Advisors for the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. He is also a member of the University of Georgia Parent Leadership Council and the University of Georgia President’s Club. Michael and his wife are also graduates of Leadership Georgia.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys endurance sports. He is a New York Marathon qualifier, a Boston Marathon qualifier, and an Ironman triathlete.
Michael is married to his law school sweetheart Elizabeth who is also a lawyer in the firm. They have two children, Sara and Andrew.