Prior to joining Mintz, Michael was an assistant district attorney in the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, where he represented the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Trial Court and Appeals Court. Michael prosecuted criminal cases from arraignment through trial and served as lead prosecutor in over a dozen jury trials and more than 50 bench trials. Michael also assisted the Appeals Unit by drafting numerous briefs, motions, and oppositions, and made oral argument before the Massachusetts Appeals Court. He also served as an appointed special assistant district attorney in the Essex County District Attorney’s Office.

In addition to serving Mintz clients through his litigation practice, Michael serves as a judge advocate in the Massachusetts Army National Guard in the rank of Captain. As trial counsel, he advises commanders on an array of legal issues relating to administrative, fiscal, labor and employment, contract, and family law. He maintains an active secret security clearance. 

In 2018, Michael worked on Governor Baker and Lieutenant Governor Polito’s reelection campaign, serving as political director for Boston and as a member of the campaign’s legal team.