During 12 years as trial judge, Mike presided over trials involving all areas of family law. He heard contested divorces, custody and visitation disputes, child support matters, and domestic violence cases. Mike has represented hundreds of men and women, with the goal of getting the best possible outcome at a reasonable cost. He has successfully helped his clients through the emotional and financial demands of divorce, including resolution of complex property and parenting issues. Mike works to conclude his family cases as efficiently and amicably as possible. When trial is necessary, however, he is an able lawyer whose goal is to aggressively protect the interests of his clients. In addition to his family law practice, Mike currently serves as co-chair of the Family Law Committee of the Madison County Bar Association, and as President of the Board of Directors of Oasis Women's Center Mike graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in 1976. He has handled personal injury matters throughout his 33-year career as a lawyer and as a judge. For 12 years, from 1987 until 1999, Mike was a trial judge in Madison County. He presided over various kinds of injury cases, including product liability, railroad accidents, vehicle collisions, workplace accidents, premises liability, and professional negligence claims. As a lawyer, Mike has represented injured people to get fair compensation for their injuries. He has successfully litigated significant numbers of personal injury and worker compensation claims. Consultations are free in all injury matters. There is never a fee charged to the personal injury client, unless and until the case is successfully concluded. The lawyer is paid when the client is paid Mediation resolves disputes out of court. The parties to the case meet together with the mediator to work towards an agreement. The parties do not give up any legal rights by mediating. If the parties agree, the lawyer for one of the parties submits t
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