Michael has been in practice for more than four decades practicing in several areas, including real property, commercial loans, zoning, planning and land use, business law, administrative law, and education law. Throughout his career, Michael has developed extensive experience in local government, real estate, business and land development, and corporate law. He finds guiding public school districts through challenges especially rewarding.
Michael's experience also includes:
- Serving as the first Assistant County Attorney employed by Charlotte County in 1980
- Handling real estate projects from concept to completion on behalf of owners and developers
- Resolving matters involving community associations
In his spare time, Michael enjoys cooking, entertaining, and spending time with his family. Serving on the Board of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has been an especially rewarding experience for him in building the community.
Education
J.D., University of Florida, 1978
B.A., Dartmouth College, 1973
Professional Associations
- The Board of Trustees of St. Joseph's Hospital, 1992-2000
- The Board of Trustees for Goodwill Industries, 2009-present
- The Charlotte County Charter Review Commission, 1985, 1991, 1997, 2006
- Served as Chairman in 1985 and 2006