With nearly two decades of experience, seasoned litigator Michael Essig has a proven track record of defending businesses and individuals in litigation involving commercial transportation and trucking, products liability, premises liability, general tort defense and insurance coverage disputes across state and federal courts.

Michael is known for his strategic, client-centered approach to litigation. He understands the financial and operational impact legal disputes can have on clients and works to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions. Michael's philosophy is simple: fight only the fights that matter. By avoiding unnecessary litigation and focusing resources where they count, he aims to help clients achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing disruption and expense.

Michael is a Virginia native and lives in Henrico with his wife, also an attorney, and their two children.