Michael is a member of the Firm's Litigation, Real Estate, and Municipal Law divisions and focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate transactions and general municipal law matters.
Michael's commercial litigation practice focuses on the areas of creditors' rights, business and corporate transaction disputes, contract disputes and real estate disputes.
In addition to his litigation practice, Michael handles commercial and residential real estate matters, including lease negotiations, landlord-tenant evictions and foreclosures, quiet title actions, boundary disputes, and construction disputes.
As part of his municipal practice, Michael provides advice relating to ordinance drafting, municipal court prosecution and operations, public bidding procedures, compliance with open meeting and record law, and general litigation matters.
This varied experience allows Michael to provide legal assistance to clients in cost effective ways that minimize exposure and support long-term objectives.
Michael is licensed to practice in both the state of Iowa and the state of Nebraska. In addition, he is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Nebraska State Bar Association, and the Litigation Committee for the Young Lawyers Division.