Hopwood & Singhal PLLC

Michael Turner advises on complex federal matters, including those involving white-collar fraud and national security implications.

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Michael is a former U.S. diplomat and U.S. Navy JAG Corps officer with nearly 25 years of experience on global issues. As a Navy JAG, he prosecuted numerous felonies in Norfolk, the Navy's busiest trial office. After the bombing of the USS Cole, Michael volunteered to open the Navy's prosecutor's office in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility in Manama, Bahrain. As the Navy's sole prosecutor for the Middle East before, during, and after 9/11, he traveled extensively in the region, providing legal advice to combat commanders and prosecuting cases. He deployed to Afghanistan in December 2001 to support the case against American Taliban John Walker Lindh. Michael then served as the Staff Judge Advocate for the Navy's base in Naples, Italy, handling a variety of criminal, civil, administrative, and international legal matters.

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Michael left the practice of law in 2004, served with distinction as a U.S. diplomat, and has since returned to the practice of law. He is the recipient of several Department of State and Department of Defense awards. A Harvard Business School alumnus, he holds a law degree from the University of Baltimore and a bachelor's degree from The George Washington University. He is also the author of two children's books, Baseball Is Back and Hockey Is Hers, connecting dads, daughters, and sports.