After graduating from Monash University Michael was articled to Mary Cameron of Stedman Cameron Meares & Hall where he received a solid grounding in family law. After a short period as an employee solicitor Michael came to the Bar reading with Con Heliotis. This period provided him with comprehensive training in both family and criminal law .

Michael has now developed a broad practice in family, criminal, commercial and civil law operating in the Magistrates, County and Supreme Courts. Michael also practices in the area of immigration law.

Michael has also taught for approximately 14 years at the Leo Cussen Institute in the areas of Federal Court Law , Administrative Law, Civil Law and Criminal Law to both graduates and CLE.