Forensic Engineering

Michael handles residential and commercial property losses including wind, hail, water, and flood claims, with particular depth in catastrophe events such as hurricanes and tornadoes. He also serves as an independent appraiser and loss consultant in formal insurance appraisal proceedings.

Yes — Michael has served as a plaintiff-side appraiser in formal appraisal proceedings since 2021, working with opposing appraisers and agreed-upon umpires to facilitate award agreements on behalf of public adjusting firms across Florida.

Michael holds active adjuster licenses in Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina, and also carries NFIP and IICRC certifications.

Michael is proficient in Xactimate, XactAnalysis, and FileTrac — the industry-standard platforms for property loss estimating, claim management, and reporting.

Absolutely — Michael operated as a licensed carpenter and contractor from 1992 to 2007, providing hands-on expertise across framing, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, and more. This foundation enables him to scope losses with a level of precision that purely claims-focused adjusters often lack.

Yes — Michael is available on an as-needed basis for daily claims assignments across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa, as well as catastrophe deployments anywhere in the United States or internationally.