Michael A. Clinch
Associate
Michael A. Clinch is an associate based in Berger Singerman’s West Palm Beach office and a member of the Business Reorganization Team. Michael assists the firm in resolving restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy matters.
During law school, Michael was an active member of the University of Miami Law Review and served on its Executive Board. For his efforts, Michael’s peers awarded him the Charles B. Gaubatz Memorial Award, given to the “member who shows humor, concern for others, and dedication to the Law Review.” Michael was also selected to join the Startup Practicum as both a clinical student and fellow, working primarily with a local startup entity on federal trademark registration and governance matters. Prior to his second year, Michael was awarded a Summer Public Interest Fellowship through the HOPE Public Interest Resource Center. He was placed with Legal Services of Greater Miami and assisted with representation in landlord/tenant disputes to preserve subsidized housing clients' homes.
Overview 
Michael A. Clinch is an associate based in Berger Singerman’s West Palm Beach office and a member of the Business Reorganization Team. Michael assists the firm in resolving restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy matters.
During law school, Michael was an active member of the University of Miami Law Review and served on its Executive Board. For his efforts, Michael’s peers awarded him the Charles B. Gaubatz Memorial Award, given to the “member who shows humor, concern for others, and dedication to the Law Review.” Michael was also selected to join the Startup Practicum as both a clinical student and fellow, working primarily with a local startup entity on federal trademark registration and governance matters. Prior to his second year, Michael was awarded a Summer Public Interest Fellowship through the HOPE Public Interest Resource Center. He was placed with Legal Services of Greater Miami and assisted with representation in landlord/tenant disputes to preserve subsidized housing clients' homes.
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, University of Miami School of Law
- Articles & Comments Editor, University of Miami Law Review (Vol. 74)
- Daniel B. Gaubatz Memorial Award (Vol. 74)
- Order of the Coif
M.Ed. in Environmental Education, Florida Atlantic University
- Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year, Department of Teaching and Learning
B.S.W., summa cum laude, Florida Atlantic University
- Undergraduate Student of the Year, College for Design and Social Inquiry
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Practice Teams
Business Reorganization
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Distressed M&A & Restructuring
Bankruptcy Litigation
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, University of Miami School of Law
- Articles & Comments Editor, University of Miami Law Review (Vol. 74)
- Daniel B. Gaubatz Memorial Award (Vol. 74)
- Order of the Coif
M.Ed. in Environmental Education, Florida Atlantic University
- Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year, Department of Teaching and Learning
B.S.W., summa cum laude, Florida Atlantic University
- Undergraduate Student of the Year, College for Design and Social Inquiry
Bar Admissions
Florida
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