Michael is the practice leader for the firm's Oil & Gas Titles and Transactions section and the Real Estate section. His practice includes rendering oil and gas and surface title opinions, obtaining title curative, and negotiating contracts used in the oil and gas and real estate industry. He has also represented clients in resolution of disputes involving a wide range of oil and gas, real estate, and commercial matters. While in law school, Michael served as the Resource Editor of the Oklahoma City University Law Review.

Education

• B.S. – University of Tulsa, Business Administration
• J.D. – Oklahoma City University, magna cum laude

Admissions

• State of Oklahoma, 2011
• United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma

Memberships

• Oklahoma Bar Association Real Property Law Section - Past Chairman
• Oklahoma Bar Association Energy and Natural Resources Section
• Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen
• Tulsa Association of Petroleum Landmen
• Oklahoma Bar Association Real Property Law Section Title Examination Standards Committee - Editor
• Oklahoma City Mineral Lawyers Society
• Oklahoma City Real Property Lawyers - Board Member

Certifications

• State Certified Mediator

Community

• First Baptist Mustang Church - Member
• Oklahoma Lawyers for Children - Volunteer
• Evany Clinic, Mustang – Board of Directors

Presentations/Publications

• The Road to Implementing the UNCRC: Maintaining Parental Authority in the Religious Education of Children – Oklahoma City University Law Review, Fall 2010