Since 1996, Michael has been rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory. This rating is based upon extensive and confidential peer review by members of the bar. Michael maintains the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Michael has been included for many years in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. He was recognized in 2012 as one of the top 25 lawyers in all of Richmond, Virginia.
Have you ever read the Seventh Amendment to the Constitution? It says “the right of trial by jury shall be preserved.” (emphasis added). Wouldn’t it be great if our elected officials were as concerned with preserving consumers’ Constitutional right to a trial by jury in…
E-cigarettes or electronic vaporizers are battery-powered devices that simulate tobacco smoking by producing a heated vapor. According to an October 2014 article by the U.S. Fire Administration entitled, Electronic Cigarette Fires and Explosions, E-cigarettes were first patented in 2003 and have been available for sale…
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, at least 66 e-cigarette batteries have exploded since 2015. The FDA is currently reviewing e-cigarette explosions, but has yet to take action. Recently, New York Senator, Chuck Schumer, asked the FDA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Why is the Stryker V40 femoral head subject to Recall and Hazard Alert? Stryker LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 femoral heads are modular components used in total hip replacement surgeries. This product is the subject of recall and hazard alert because some of the V40 femoral…
The Stockert 3T heater-cooler device, which is used to regulate body temperature during certain surgeries, has been linked to a dangerous microorganism that can cause infections and death. The Stockert 3T heater-cooler system is used to regulate a patient’s body temperature during cardioplegic surgeries that…
The Senate voted overwhelmingly today to override President Obama’s veto of JASTA. Senators voted 97-1 to override the veto. The lone “no” vote was cast by Harry Reid. The House vote on the president’s veto is expected later today. If the House overrides, the bill…
