Licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 1989, Michael has advised and represented telecommunications and energy clients, including companies and organizations focused on solar, wind, energy storage, and transmission issues, as well as large industrial consumers, energy brokers, and retail electric providers, before the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and the Texas Legislature. Michael also has been engaged in the Texas legislative arena working both in and out of the Capital for more than 35 years.

Before practicing law in Texas, Michael earned his B.A. in Plan II from the University of Texas at Austin with concentrations in Mechanical Engineering, German, and Computer Programming. Michael earned his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in Austin. Michael is a frequent speaker before the Gulf Coast Power Association and at legal conferences, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Conservative Energy Network and is member of the Advisory Board of Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation.