About Mike
Mike is a Shareholder and President of the firm, representing individuals and businesses in consumer, construction, insurance, contract, and commercial disputes. He understands how business conflicts can threaten profits and relationships, and strives to provide practical, strategic advice that protects his clients’ interests while preserving key business connections.
Mike handles all stages of dispute resolution, from negotiation and mediation to arbitration, litigation, and appeal, and has successfully addressed matters including collections, leases, zoning, contracts, insurance coverage, tort construction, and property valuation. In insurance law, he leverages his extensive experience evaluating policies and coverage to support effective dispute resolution.
Capabilities
- Contract Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Consumer Law
Education
- J.D., University of Dayton School of Law, Cum Laude, 1994
- B.A., Connecticut College, 1991
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2004
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1999
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, 1998
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 1995
- Ohio, 1994
Awards
- Ohio Super Lawyers, 2018-Present
- Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2006
- Dayton Business Journal 40 Under 40, 2005
- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review AV Rating
- Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Named America’s Top 100 Attorneys
Activities & Involvement
- Dayton Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association Council of Delegates, Representative for District 2
- Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
- University of Dayton School of Law Board of Alumni Trustee
- Member, Trial Law Institute
- Leadership Dayton Graduate, 2003
- Dayton Society of Natural History Board Member, 2003-2011
- Springboro Chamber of Commerce, Past President, 2008-2009, 2013-2014
- Springboro Rotary, Past President, 2012-2013
- Member, National Association of Remodeling Industry
- Dayton Art Institute Associate Board, 2009-2013, Chair, Art Ball 2013
- Ohio State Bar Association Legal Ethics & Professional Conduct Committee, 2012-2016
- Board Member, Dayton Homebuilders Association, 2015-2017
- Executive Board Member, Warren County SBDC, 2015-2017
