F&P Employee Spotlight on Counsel Michael P. Divver

What is your favorite aspect of working at F&P?
My colleagues at work are definitely the best part of the job. We talk socially every day about anything and everything. Over the years we have gotten close. The interactions are not limited to just work. We invite each other to social events and stay in touch. We also help each other and have a laugh while at it. Additionally, the leadership at the firm have been great mentors. I learn from them every day and have significantly improved as an attorney because of it.

What was your first job?
My first job was working with my father in construction during summer breaks. We would wake up every morning at 3am, and drive from Columbia, Maryland to Washington D.C. to avoid traffic. I learned first-hand what goes into building large structures and the several different trades involved in doing it. The pay was great, but it was frustrating being on a completely different sleep schedule as all my friends.

What do you like to do outside of the office?
I play rugby three times a week. Other than the broken bones over the years, I thoroughly enjoy the exercise, traveling, and camaraderie that comes with it. I also enjoy snowboarding. My wife and I have traveled throughout the world to snowboard, from Italy, France, Switzerland, Canada, and throughout the continental United States. I also enjoy riding bikes and playing video games with my friends when I am not spending time with my growing family. My wife and I are expecting a baby in March 2026.

What is your favorite food?
My colleagues all know I love chicken wings. The spicier the better. All of my colleagues around the office know I handle the spiciness very well. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoy Maryland Blue Crabs. I actually steam them myself in the summer.

Do you have any pets?
I have a soft spot when it comes to adopting animals. It is hard for me to say no when one needs a home. We currently have two cats, Goober and Bun Bun, two dogs, Sweetie and Motley, and over twenty fish (only some of them have names). The fish collection actually started when I won a goldfish at the local carnival, and I decided it needed a bigger tank. My wife tells me that we are officially capped on pets, so I am officially banned from rescuing anymore for the time being.