BAR ADMISSION

  • Ontario, 2000

Education

  • 1998 LL.B. (University of Toronto)
  • 1994 M.A. (University of Waterloo) – Philosophy
  • 1992 B.A. (4-yr) (St. Jerome’s University / University of Waterloo) – Philosophy
  • 1988 Non-degree studies (York University) – courses in Administrative Studies and East Asian History
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Michael is a leader in Ontario condominium law, with over 20 years’ experience advising clients, municipalities, and other industry professionals in regard to condominium development, management, governance, and dispute resolution. He has worked with condominium developers, boards, managers, and unit owners to help them create and maintain thriving communities. Since 2017, Michael has been a member and vice-chair of the Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario.

At Miller Thomson LLP, Michael guides clients through all stages of condominium development, from land acquisition to registration (including municipal approval processes, clearing conditions, and Land Titles Absolute applications), corporate organization, unit or POTL sales, and turnover, and assists existing condominiums with all kinds of governance and management issues  including document interpretation and enforcement, enacting rules, by-laws, and various kinds of agreements, and resolving conflicts. His extensive industry involvement and alternative dispute resolution services make him a trusted resource for helping clients understand and work through complex condominium issues.

Michael has served in executive roles locally and nationally for the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) and holds both the ACCI and LCCI designations. He has written and taught extensively about condominium law for CCI and other organizations, and participated in government consultations on Ontario’s condominium legislation, contributing to industry development and education. Michael’s commitment to excellence in legal practice is represented by his efforts to initiate the Ontario chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.

Outside of his legal practice, Michael is actively involved in community organizations and events. He is the founder of Strummerfest, an annual non-profit music festival in Waterloo honoring Joe Strummer, which raises awareness and funds for suicide prevention and local charities. He also serves and has served on multiple interfaith and community boards, including Interfaith Grand River and the Grand Philharmonic Choir, reflecting his deep commitment to fostering unity and supporting charitable causes.