Michael grew up in Coaldale, Alberta and attended law school at the University of Alberta.  During law school he spent a summer working at the Yellowhead Tribal Council, an advocacy and organizational group for a number of First Nations bands. Michael found his work at the council some of the most challenging and satisfying of his legal career.

After graduating from law school, Michael worked for a law firm in Lethbridge, Alberta where he spent the majority of his time working on real estate transactions and secured lending. It was here that he began pursuing his keen interest in water law, an interest since law school.   Michael participated in preparing a submission to the International Joint Commission on the St. Mary and Milk Rivers. He also acted on behalf of individuals selling water rights in a southern Alberta river basin. Michael and his family then moved to Whitecourt, Alberta. In Whitecourt Michael worked for a law firm focusing on real estate transactions and family law. In addition to his work as a lawyer, Michael was a member of the board of directors of Lornes Blanket and Wellspring and the Men’s and Women’s shelters in Whitecourt.

Michael is excited to be back in Southern Alberta. Both he and his wife, Jenie, are happy to be settled in family-friendly Raymond. In his spare time, Michael enjoys reading, horseback riding, golfing and spending time with his family. Michael attends our Raymond office Mondays and Fridays, and our Lethbridge office Tuesday to Thursday.

Member of Alberta Bar Association
Member of Lethbridge Bar Association
Member of Canadian Bar Association