Introduction

Mike is a staff attorney in Fredrikson & Byron’s Oil & Gas, Energy, and Real Estate Groups. His practice focuses on oil and gas title examination. He works closely with our Bismarck, North Dakota office.

Prior to joining Fredrikson and Byron, Mike worked at an environmental consulting firm. He provided consulting services to the energy industry focusing on oil and gas transmission pipelines, natural gas distribution systems, and LNG facilities. Mike gained additional industry experience while working in Houston, Texas during an extended in-house assignment at the headquarters of a natural gas transmission pipeline company. He also has experience in the routing of high voltage transmission lines and in operational compliance for ethanol facilities.

Mike began his career as an attorney at a law firm in Rock Island, Illinois.

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2006, with distinction
• Iowa State University, B.S., 2002, with distinction

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota, 2009
• North Dakota, 2011

Practice Areas

• Energy
• Oil & Gas
• Real Estate

Professional Activities

• Minnesota State Bar Association