Mike’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation, with a concentration representing food and beverage, dietary supplement and consumer packaged good clients as well as matters involving accounting and financial issues. He has experience in a wide range of litigation, including jury trials, appeals, matters with governmental agencies and internal investigations. Having served as general counsel for a global food company, Mike has a unique perspective that leads to a practical and creative approach to optimize results for clients.

Mike began his career trying cases for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Virginia, and has focused on representing clients in litigation, regulatory and white-collar matters, and investigations. Mike has regularly practiced in state and federal trial and appellate courts in false advertising and employment class actions, professional liability cases, trade secret misappropriation and other complex litigation, including in actions relating to alleged contaminants in products (heavy metals, glyphosate, PFAS, mycotoxins, phthalates). Mike has also represented clients before FDA and USDA in connection with ingredient labeling, recall-related issues and the National Organic Program.  

After more than 15 years representing clients in high stakes litigation, Mike transitioned to general counsel of a globally branded food manufacturing company.  The company also opened several quick serve restaurant locations during his time there. As part of his role, Mike had responsibility for food safety and regulatory affairs and worked with in-house and outside experts to conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventative actions. This experience provides valuable insight into the daily challenges faced by clients, including developing and executing a strategic approach to litigation and other dispute resolution, as well as developing creative approaches and proactive measures that can be taken to avoid disputes in the first place.

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