Michael A. Comber

Michael A. Comber serves as an Adjunct Professor at Duquesne University School of Law while maintaining an active legal practice. He is a Partner at Farrell & Reisinger, LLC, specializing in government and regulatory investigations involving fraud, corruption, healthcare, cybercrime, and environmental matters. Previously, he served thirteen years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, including nine years as Chief of the Civil Division leading eleven attorneys.

His professional expertise centers on complex criminal and civil litigation, with deep specialization in financial fraud, healthcare fraud, corporate embezzlement, international drug trafficking, and cybercrime investigations. He has handled landmark cases including the dismantling of the GameOver Zeus botnet and the global settlement with Education Management Corp. His teaching focuses on applying real-world investigative techniques to legal education.

Professional recognitions include:

• Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award for dismantling the GameOver Zeus botnet
• Council of Inspectors General Award for Excellence for the EDMC global settlement

Comber also served as a Hearing Officer for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and chaired the Federal Courts Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association (2018-19). His legal career spans international law firm practice in Pittsburgh and Frankfurt, regional firm experience, and early service at the Allegheny County District Attorney's office. His adjunct role bridges academic instruction with current regulatory enforcement practices.