Overview
Mike is the Managing Partner at CGBAG Law with a strong background in municipal law. He has represented Boroughs, Townships, Water and Sewer Authorities, School Districts and municipal entities in Bucks County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Lycoming County since 1997. Prior to joining the Firm, he worked for a litigation firm in Philadelphia where he specialized in personal injury cases and business litigation.
Mike serves as solicitor or special counsel for over 40 municipal entities throughout the Philadelphia suburban area. Mike has litigated cases in 8 counties in Pennsylvania as well as before the United States District Court, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and Pennsylvania Supreme, Superior and Commonwealth Courts. Mike has served as Chief Negotiator for multiple collective bargaining agreements for both municipalities and school districts. Mike’s varied experience benefits his clients who are seeking innovative solutions to complex problems.
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Abington Township (2014 to present)
Borough of Conshohocken Authority (2009 to present)
Borough of Conshohocken (Special Counsel) (2008)
Borough of Conshohocken Zoning Hearing Board (2005 to present)
Bucks County Community College (2024 to present)
Bucks County Solicitor's Office (2020 to present)
Bucks County Tax Claim Bureau (2020 to present)
Central Bucks Regional Police Department Civil Service Commission (2016 to present)
City of Scranton (Special Counsel) (10/2023 to present)
Collegeville Borough Civil Service Commission (2018 to present)
Council Rock School District (2024 to present)
Delaware County Redevelopment Authority (Alternate Solicitor) (3/2023 to present)
Delaware County Regional Water Authority (Litigation Counsel) (2022 to present)
Delaware County Solid Waste Authority (5/2022 to present)
Doylestown Township (2024 to present)
East Greenville Borough Civil Service Commission (7/2022 to present)
East Norriton Township (Special Counsel) (2012 to present)
Falls Township (2002 to present)
Jenkintown Borough (Special Counsel) (2014 to present)
Lower Providence Township (2022 to present)
Lycoming County Controller's Office (9/2022 to present)
Montgomery County Development Corporation (Special Counsel) (2015 to present)
Montgomery County Orphans Court & Register of Wills (2009 to present)
Montgomery County Tax Claim Bureau (2012 to present)
Morrisville Borough Civil Service Commission (2015 to present)
Morrisville Economic Development Corporation (2023 to present)
Municipality of Norristown (Special Counsel) (2008 to 2026)
Municipality of Norristown Civil Service Commission (2004 to 2026)
Nether Providence Township (Special Counsel) (10/2023 to present)
Newtown Borough (2020 to present)
Newtown Township Zoning Hearing Board (2020 to present)
Nockamixon Township (Special Counsel) (2014 to present)
Norristown Area School District (2006 to present)
North Penn School District (Special Counsel) (2018 to present)
North Wales Water Authority (2004 to present)
Penndel Borough (Special Counsel) (2018 to present)
Perkasie Borough Civil Service Commission (7/2022 to present)
Plymouth Township (2010to 2012 and 2018 to present)
Spring Mill Fire Company No.1 (2020 to present)
Towamencin Township Government Study Commission (2022 to present)
Upper Darby Township (5/2025 to present)
Upper Gwynedd Township (2021 to present)
Washington County Controller's Office (2022 to present)
Whitemarsh Township Authority (2008 to present)
Whitpain Township (2020 to present)
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Bucks County Bar Association
Montgomery Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association
Pennsylvania School Board Solicitor's Association
Pennsylvania Association for Justice
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Pennsylvania Super Lawyer 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Best Lawyers
Top Lawyers of Delaware County
Top Lawyers of Montgomery County
Main Line Today Best Lawyers
Practice Areas
Municipal Law
Education Law
General Litigation & Corporate matters
Land Use and Zoning
Personal Injury
Real Estate & Tax Matters
Zoning Law
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania (1991)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Court (2003)
Education
J.D., Widener University Law School, (1991)
B.A., Northeastern University, (1985)