Mike enjoys practicing in an extensive and unique range of areas of law. His broad knowledge and experience has over many years successfully served his clients as well as universities, colleges, law students and professionals. He has been recognized over the years in many ways:

• Certified by the Law Society as a Specialist in Criminal Law
• President of the Norfolk Law Association
• Certified as an Agent by the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) and registered by the Professional Hockey Players' Association (PHPA)
• Appointed by the Attorney General (Ontario) as an Assistant Crown Attorney
• Appointed by the Attorney General (Canada) as a Standing Federal Prosecutor
• Instructor for Law Society at Bar Admission Course (London) in Advocacy and Criminal Law
• Appearing in trials and appeals in Provincial and Superior Courts as well as the Court of Appeal
• Panel Member of Law Practice Management Section of Ontario Bar Association
• Director – Norfolk Pros Foundation

Mike is active, enthusiastic, sports-minded and committed to his clients. He understands the anxieties, pressures and complexities that face individuals whether:

• charged with offences which can be severely penalized, or
• navigating the complexities of businesses and commercial activities, or
• athletes or parents who are considering the various junior and major pro sports drafts, eligibility and contract concerns of junior, professional and amateur sport.

Mike is thorough in his preparation as well as skillful and tactful in negotiations. He works to get results early but is fully prepared to take matters on to courts and arbitrations when necessary to protect or advance a client’s interest.

Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - University of Western Ontario, London

Areas of Emphasis: Sports and Athlete Management, Criminal Law, and Business Law.

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