Michael specializes in complex class actions and multi-district litigation in the areas of sports law, data breach and privacy, and consumer protection. He has handled all aspects of pre-trial litigation, and his successes include, among others, obtaining settlement awards for former NFL players suffering from cognitive decline, certifying a nationwide class of financial institutions in a data breach action, and arguing in opposition to a summary judgment motion.

As a creative and dedicated attorney, Michael thrives in complex and challenging cases and often leads the teams responsible for developing case strategies and pursuing class certification. He is currently a court-appointed member of the leadership committees in a data breach action against ParkMobile and a consumer class action against Elanco concerning an allegedly harmful pet collar. In both, Michael serves on the law and briefing, complaint drafting, and class certification committees. 

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Minnesota

 EDUCATION

  • JD, magna cum laude, University of Minnesota Law School,
  • BS, University of Wisconsin, Madison

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Ramsey County Bar Association
  • Appointed to the Leadership Development Committee in In re Independent Living Systems Data Breach Litigation, No. 1:23-cv-21060 (S.D. Fla.), alleging harm from the exposure of patients’ personal and health information during a data breach.
  • Appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in In re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 3009 (N.D. Ill.), alleging defendants made material misrepresentations concerning its flea and tick collar and caused harm to plaintiffs’ pets.
  • Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in Tyler Baker, et al. v. ParkMobile, LLC, No. 1:21-cv-2182 (N.D. Ga.), alleging harm from the theft of Plaintiffs’ personally identifying information during a data breach.
  • Minnesota Rising Star Super Lawyers: 2021-2023
  • Pro Se Project

CREDENTIALS

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Minnesota

 EDUCATION

  • JD, magna cum laude, University of Minnesota Law School,
  • BS, University of Wisconsin, Madison

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Ramsey County Bar Association

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Appointed to the Leadership Development Committee in In re Independent Living Systems Data Breach Litigation, No. 1:23-cv-21060 (S.D. Fla.), alleging harm from the exposure of patients’ personal and health information during a data breach.
  • Appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in In re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 3009 (N.D. Ill.), alleging defendants made material misrepresentations concerning its flea and tick collar and caused harm to plaintiffs’ pets.
  • Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in Tyler Baker, et al. v. ParkMobile, LLC, No. 1:21-cv-2182 (N.D. Ga.), alleging harm from the theft of Plaintiffs’ personally identifying information during a data breach.

 RECOGNITION

  • Minnesota Rising Star Super Lawyers: 2021-2023

COMMUNITY + PRO BONO

  • Pro Se Project