Mike primarily concentrates his practice on litigating employment and commercial matters. In labor and employment cases, he represents both for-profit and not-for-profit employers in industries ranging from health care, temporary staffing, and retail to low-income housing and social services. He defends clients against a broad range of employment claims, including discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination. He also defends clients against claims of housing discrimination, drafts policies for employers, and counsels employers on means of avoiding employment litigation.
In commercial litigation cases, Mike represents clients in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and insurance to health care, handling matters involving issues such as insurance coverage, stock ownership, noncompetition agreements, drug discovery, and business defamation. He also has experience defending personal-injury claims and representing creditors in commercial lease litigation.
In both employment and commercial matters, Mike routinely litigates before state courts, federal courts, mediators, and administrative agencies such as the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.