Michael has practised exclusively in the area of insurance since his call to the Bar in 1984. He is a founding member of ZTGH, which has been ranked as one of the top 10 insurance defence boutiques in Canada by the readers of Canadian Lawyer Magazine. Michael's current practice is primarily mediation work and is currently accepting requests for mediating a broad range of insurance disputes. Michael has appeared before all Ontario courts, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, and the License Appeal Tribunal. Michael has written and lectured on a number of insurance issues including environmental claims and the Occupiers Liability Act. He has also served on the editorial board of the publication Legal Focus, which specializes in property and general liability issues. Since 2015, Michael has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada list, in the areas of insurance law and personal injury litigation. He is also honoured to be named a Lexpert-ranked lawyer.