Michael is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated trial lawyer and concentrates his practice in the litigation of general liability, premises liability, construction defects, insurance defense, insurance coverage, and the proper handling of Casualty and Property Claims. He is admitted in the State and Federal Court in Maryland and the Superior Court and Federal Court in the District of Columbia. He has handled client matters in all Maryland counties. Prior to his over thirty years of experience in the practice of law, Michael was employed by Ralston Purina as a project and maintenance engineer in large manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania and New York. Michael enjoys OBX, golf, history, reading, and spending time with his wife, three children and two grandchildren.Professional Honors & AwardsRated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell2019 Maryland Super LawyersPublic ServiceCouncilman and Counsel President, Town of Sykesville, 3 termsBoard of Directors, Mt. St. Joseph's High School, 11 yearsChairman, Warfield Development Corporation, 2004-05 RELATED NEWS*eNotes Liability: April 2021After Winning a Defense Verdict at Trial, Mike Burgoyne Prevails on Appeal Filed with the Maryland Court of Special Appeals Read moreRead less .show-less-about { max-height: unset !important;; } .hide-content-layer { display:none !important; }