Overview
MICHAEL IS AN ATTORNEY IN THE FIRM'S FINANCE AND RESTRUCTURING PRACTICE GROUP.
His practice focuses on corporate restructurings, bankruptcy litigation, creditors’ rights, and distressed acquisitions. Michael’s clients include troubled companies, secured and unsecured creditors, purchasers of distressed assets, and other constituents in connection with in-court and out-of-court restructurings. Michael also advises clients with respect to financing transactions, as well as commercial disputes and related litigation.
Education & Admissions
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2014), cum laude
Arizona State University (B.S., Finance, 2011), cum laude
Admissions
- Arizona
- New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Languages
- English
Clerkships
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York, Honorable Nancy Hershey Lord, 2014-2015
Experience
- Representation of multiple debtors in complex commercial Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases resulting in confirmed plans of reorganization and successful business restructurings
- Representation of the Diocese of Saint Cloud in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, achieving a successful reorganization in under six months
- Representation of numerous national lending institutions in complex commercial Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings throughout the United States
- Representation of creditors in collections litigation, receivership actions, and foreclosures
- Representation of investors in acquiring distressed assets
- Representation of national lending institutions in documentation and closing of commercial loans
News & Resources
News & Press Mentions
April 17, 2025
August 15, 2024
April 9, 2024
November 10, 2023
July 28, 2022
February 16, 2022
Legal Writings
- "The Intersection of Bankruptcy Preferences and Mechanic's Lien Waivers—A Wrong Turn Can Be Costly," ABA Forum on Construction Under Construction – Newsletter (October 1, 2019)
- "Cook Inlet Decision Rightly Protects Deemed Consolidation," Law360 (February 6, 2018)
- "European Pre-Insolvency Proceedings: A Primer for Investors in Distressed Funds," The Hedge Fund Journal (July 27, 2017)
- "Avoiding Errors When Dismissing a Bankruptcy Appeal," Law360 (March 2, 2017)
- "Ship Arrests and Creditors' Rights in Maritime Bankruptcies," The Deal Pipeline (January 9, 2017)
- "Viewpoint: Jevic Ruling Could Limit Chapter 11 Exit Strategies," WSJ Pro Bankruptcy (August 11, 2016)
- "Blocking a Bankruptcy Filing Still a Remote Possibility," Law360 (May 6, 2016)
- "Director and Officer Releases: Decision Underlines Importance of Detailed Language to Avoid Liability," Dow Jones Daily Bankruptcy Review (May 3, 2016)
Select Presentations
- Municipal Insolvency & Chapter 9 Bankruptcy, Turnaround Management Association - Arizona Chapter (January 27, 2021)
- Strategies for Accelerating Tribal Growth: Mergers & Acquisitions Best Practices, REDW, LLC Webinar (August 26, 2019)
- The Intersection of Bankruptcy Preference and Mechanic's Lien Waivers: A Wrong Turn Can Be Costly, American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law (August 1, 2019)
- Ethics at the Office, State Bar of Arizona Annual Convention (June 1, 2019)
Industries & Practices
Banking & Financial Institutions
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- Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
- Lending Transactions
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity
