Michael Bernard was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee and attended Farragut High School.  He received his undergraduate degree from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and received his Juris Doctor from the William W. Knight Law Center at the University of Oregon.  Despite attempting to become a Duck, Michael is all Vol and returned home to Knoxville to practice law upon graduation.  Since accepting an associate position at Ogle, Elrod, and Baril, Michael has diligently worked to bring over 1500 personal injury cases to a successful resolution.  Additionally, Michael practices in the fields of bankruptcy, environmental, and civil rights.