For nearly twenty years, Michael worked in the banking and financial services industry. During that time, he had the opportunity to work with both individuals and corporations to address a variety of needs. Through those interactions, Michael developed his acumen for guiding clients through estate planning conversations and business planning concerns. Additionally, Michael had the opportunity support large financial institutions in a number of business roles.
In 2019, Michael entered the legal profession with a focus in business law, real estate, and estate planning. He worked as an Associate Attorney with one of the largest privately held law firms in San Antonio, Texas supporting multiple practice areas. The scope of his work included counseling business owner clients on business related matters, developing estate plans for families, and supporting commercial banks in real estate transactions. Michael founded Rodriguez & Lichtmacher in 2020 with a continued focus in these practice areas.
Michael received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from St. Mary’s University School of Law where he served with distinction as a Senior Associate Editor and Staff Writer for the St. Mary’s Law Journal.