Michael Essig is dedicated to defending businesses and individuals in lawsuits, guiding them through the often daunting litigation process. He has extensive litigation experience in commercial transportation and trucking, products liability, premises liability, general tort defense, insurance coverage and insurance-related cases, handling matters in both state and federal courts.

Michael understands the toll litigation can take on individuals and businesses, as well as the expense involved. He takes a broad, strategic view of litigation to ensure the most sensible outcome for clients and insurers alike. Michael gives clients a realistic picture of the litigation they face and fights only the fights that are necessary—avoiding litigation for the sake of litigation; this approach saves time, effort and expense while focusing resources where they matter most.

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