Michael represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes involving fraud, breach of contract, and business torts, including tortious interference, unfair competition, and reputational harm. He is frequently brought into matters requiring immediate, trial-ready strategy, including disputes involving emergency injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders, and preliminary injunctions.
He also advises founders, shareholders, and equity holders in business divorce disputes involving closely held companies. These matters often center on control of the company and involve claims of breach of fiduciary duty, self-dealing, misappropriation of funds, fraudulent transfers, dilution of ownership interests, and denial of access to corporate records. Michael develops and executes strategies to position these disputes for negotiated separation or, when necessary, court-supervised dissolution.