Michael leads the private health care division of GFRG’s Lien Resolution department in Charlotte, North Carolina.  His responsibilities include educating attorneys on the obligations and related issues that may arise with regard to private liens, evaluating plans of benefit providers, and working with a team of GFRG analysts to negotiate and resolve private health care liens.  Michael’s group is well versed in dealing with subrogation and reimbursement actions involving ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act), FEHBA (Federal Employees Health Benefit Act), Supplemental Medicare/Medicaid, Workers Compensation, and other governmental liens. 

Upon joining GFRG in September of 2008, Michael provided qualified settlement fund (QSF) services for the firm including fund establishment and managerial oversight of fund administration. In addition, he provided research and drafting assistance with respect to settlement taxation, government benefits, and lien resolution.  While he took over his new position in September of 2009, he continues to be involved with the Claims Administration department and provide guidance with regard to the use and administration of QSFs.

Michael earned his undergraduate degree in History from the University of Notre Dame and his JD from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Michael interned at the United States Tax Court in Washington, D.C. and with the City of Cincinnati Law Department.