He has practiced law for 23 years. Mike represents consumers and victims of negligence in cases of insurance bad faith, corporate fraud, personal injury and medical malpractice. He is the only South Dakota lawyer ever admitted to the Inner Circle of Advocates. Membership, which is limited to 100 of the nation's top plantiffs' attournies is by invitation only. To be admitted members must have tried at least 50 trials and received at least one million dollar verdict. The International Law Directory Martindale-Hubbell awarded Mike its highest rating of AV. The AV rating indicates very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar. Martindale-Hubbell says, AAn AV Rating signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence. He is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.