Michael possesses a broad range of experience in analyzing, structuring and negotiating a variety of distressed commercial transactions in connection with in and out-of-court restructurings. Recent engagements include the representation of Toys “R” Us, Inc. and Gymboree Corporation in their bankruptcy cases before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division. He has also represented Penn Virginia Corporation, one of the nation's leading oil and gas companies engaged in the acquisition, development and production of oil and natural gas reserves, as well as Patriot Coal Corporation, which was the second largest producer and miner of coal east of the Mississippi, in their Chapter 11 proceedings.