Michael is a member of the firm's Fraud and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) group. His practice primarily involves large loss and medical provider fraud matters. Michael has litigated and filed affirmative litigation recovery actions, as well as RICO, in many states as his practice is national. In so doing, Michael has recovered tens of millions of dollars in restitution and recovery on behalf of the insurance industry. In addition, he has taken Examinations Under Oath in private passenger auto, commercial and first party property matters throughout the country. Michael has extensive experience in handling insurance coverage disputes, SIU investigations, bad faith allegations, and general defense litigation.
Before joining Marshall Dennehey, Michael was litigation counsel for multiple insurance carriers including a Fortune 40 company and the largest automobile insurer in the United States. His areas of practice included representation of clients in both first and third party litigation involving premises liability, automobile negligence, insurance coverage, and personal injury protection (PIP) benefits. Michael also trained insurance claims representatives, presented seminars on litigation procedures, and was selected to work on a national process management initiative for 38 offices and over 1,200 employees.
In 2018, Michael earned the “Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter” (CPCU) designation from the American Institute of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters. He is admitted to practice in the state of New Jersey.
Year joined
2019
Thought Leadership
Exposing the Scam: Fighting Staged Accident Fraud with Tech & Litigation
Mount Laurel
Fraud/Special Investigation
March 1, 2025
With increasingly sophisticated techniques, organized fraud rings target both commercial trucking fleets and private passenger vehicles in schemes designed to fabricate accidents and exploit the insurance claims process. SIU Spotlight, Issue 2, Vol.
Marshall Dennehey Announces 2025 Shareholder Class And Special Counsel Promotions
December 13, 2024
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that 10 attorneys have been elected shareholders of the firm effective Jan. 1, 2025. Additionally, two attorneys have been promoted from associate to special counsel.
Beyond Bad Faith: Expanding Bad Faith Damages Fraud-Fighting
Mount Laurel
Fraud/Special Investigation
Insurance Services - Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation
March 3, 2022
Mandatory Policy Limit Disclosure: How Pre-suit Negotiations in NJ Are Set to Change
Mount Laurel
Automobile Liability
September 3, 2021
Classes/Seminars Taught
Exploring Bad Faith - Practical Discussion of Bad Faith Law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Marshall Dennehey Insurance Fraud 360 Seminar, Lafayette Hill, PA, June, 2022
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