Born in Montreal and raised in St. Catharines, Michael Vanoostveen graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in April 2010 and was called to the Bar by the Law Society of Upper Canada in June 2011. He also holds a Master's Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Waterloo.

Mike's legal interests include Civil Litigation, Real Estate, and Wills & Estates; and he hopes in time to develop the Immigration Law practice of the firm.

Michael serves on the Board of the Association for Christian Education of St. Catharines. He lives in Niagara-on-the-Lake with his wife Leanne and their son Asher.