Michael is the 2020-2022 President of the Construction Lawyers Society of America, an international invitation-only association of top preeminent construction attorneys limited to 900 attorneys in the United States.Michael is a trial attorney who routinely helps large, medium and small businesses with complex legal needs. With a focus on construction law and real estate, Michael routinely assists private and public owners, developers, contractors and design firms with contract negotiation, claim resolution and litigation. During and after completion of projects Michael frequently assists clients with claim preservation, delay and disruption claims, payment disputes, defective design and defective workmanship claims, mechanics’ liens, bond claims, and dispute resolution.In the construction industry Michael is the only attorney in Southwest Missouri recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2010.Michael is a seasoned trial lawyer with a strong history of excellent results in complex construction cases through jury trials in both state and federal court and through arbitration. He routinely leads teams of attorneys to the best and most efficient results for clients.Michael also has extensive experience representing a variety of businesses with their litigation needs, assisting developers with real estate sales and acquisition, and connecting public owners and private companies with the best attorneys for their needs.Recognition: Construction Lawyers Society of America, Charter Fellow, President 2020; The Best Lawyers in America® 2010-2020, Construction Law & Litigation-Construction & Real Estate Litigation.
Listed skills include Litigation, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Construction Law, and 11 others.