Michael founded Showalter PLLC to deliver elite appellate and complex-litigation representation at a fraction of the traditional price by building the practice around an AI-augmented workflow. Operating as the AI-savvy senior lawyer at the helm, Michael uses AI as his secretary, librarian, paralegal, and team of associates, replacing the layered staffing model that drives conventional firm costs. Every matter is flat-fee, every citation is verified against primary sources, and client data is always protected. The AI Firm Index, a third-party directory that scores firms on AI integration, describes Showalter PLLC as a credible, early-stage entrant worth watching.