Michael was admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada in 2002. Michael graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), from Carleton University in 1998 with a Master of Arts, and from the University of Western Ontario in 2001 with a Bachelor of Laws.

Michael spent the first seven years of his legal career representing insurers at two prominent insurance defence firms in Toronto. During that time his practice was focused on first-party accident benefit claims, inter-company priority and loss transfer disputes, and general tort claims. As a result, he has a keen understanding personal injury litigation, having represented both sides in such disputes.

Michael is a member of the Advocates Society, Ontario Bar Association, and Canadian Bar Association.

When not working, Michael enjoys travelling with his wife, snowboarding, golf, and tracking the stock market.