He has been practicing law in North Carolina since 1979, and has been a partner in his current firm since 1991. Mike graduated from Davidson College in 1976 with a B.A. in English and from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1979 with a J.D. He has lived in Charlotte since 1980, and during that time has worked for the District Attorney of Mecklenburg County and in a private litigation practice. When time allows, he enjoys fly fishing and shooting.