Michael represents clients in a wide variety of disputes involving commercial and government contracts, construction claims, aeropolitical and aviation issues, investor-state treaties, intellectual property rights, business torts, and fraud. He is also adept in litigating contract disputes, bid protests, and other claims against the U.S. government and has defended companies against procurement fraud allegations (including qui tam actions) and terminations for default. Michael has managed a variety of government and internal corporate investigations.

Michael served for six years as an officer and lawyer in the U.S. Army, where he obtained substantial trial and appellate experience. He managed complex contract litigation and fraud investigations in the Office of the Chief Trial Attorney, was lead counsel in dozens of appeals, and prosecuted numerous criminal offenses.