An experienced litigator and bankruptcy attorney, Michael has achieved results for his clients by combining collaborative negotiating skills with a hard-hitting, take-no-prisoners approach to dispute resolution and litigation. He has developed a reputation for efficiency and the ability to find creative solutions to seemingly intractable disputes. In practice for more than 20 years, Michael is among the state’s most experienced Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy attorneys. He has been quoted on the subject by national news outlets including The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News, among others. He also represents local governments and public agencies in litigation as well as in bankruptcy matters.