Michael Stagg is a respected author in the legal thriller genre. He is best known for his Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller series, which began in 2020 with the release of "Lethal Defense." The series follows the character Nate Shepherd, a trial attorney, as he navigates high-stakes legal cases and battles against injustice.
Before becoming an author, Stagg worked as a trial attorney for over 25 years. He has tried cases to juries and has both won and lost, arguing cases in the court of appeals as well. Despite his success in the legal field, Stagg chose to write his books under a pseudonym to separate his legal career from his writing. He still practices law, but his focus has shifted to his fiction writing.
Stagg and his wife reside in the Midwest. Now that their sons are grown, they have more time to dedicate to Stagg's writing. In his free time, Stagg enjoys various sports, reading, and grilling. He has a newsletter that readers can sign up for on his website, michaelstagg.com, to stay updated on his latest projects and releases.
It is worth noting that while Stagg was a civil trial lawyer for over twenty-five years, he was still practicing law when the first Nate Shepherd books were published. As a result, he wrote them under a pen name, which he continues to use. This decision allowed him to maintain his privacy and focus on his writing while still practicing law. Now that he writes full-time, Stagg has built a dedicated following of readers who appreciate his suspenseful legal thrillers and look forward to each new addition to the Nate Shepherd series.