"[4] In April 2005, the character of Michael briefly crossed over to another CBS soap opera, As the World Turns.

[5] On-Air On-Soaps described Michael as a "quirky legal eye" whose "past and family put the “D” in dysfunctional".

I have to tell you it was my first months on the show, and they gave me my first case, and it was about a black student who was suing the school system.

"[8] Speaking of whether or not Michael could shift back to his "dark side", he said "I don’t know if it will be his downfall or not, because Lowell is such an unexpected character, and it certainly pushes all those buttons again".

[8] LeBlanc admires the friendship between Michael and Phyllis Summers played by Michelle Stafford, who he says is a "phenomenal actress".

"[10] He further told TV Guide about the pairing, "What's great about Lauren and Michael is that these are people who are not saints, who were adults when they met and have pasts they are not proud of.

[9] In 1991, Christine Blair went to work at a prestigious law firm, for hotshot lawyer Michael Baldwin.

When Michael suggested a more friendly relationship in exchange for her moving up in the hierarchy, she began making inquiries at the firm about sexual harassment.

Chris (whose breakup with Danny was staged) caught his behavior on audio tape, he was fired, and Hilary left him.

Michael quickly got a job at another prestigious firm, but Christine went to their disciplinary committee, who agreed to hear a case against him.

Michael was found guilty of sexual harassment and lost his job, after which Hilary divorced him and left town, never to be heard from again.

Michael, now forced to work as a paralegal due in part to having his legal license revoked for his actions, returned to Genoa City four years later, determined to get revenge on Christine.

Michael was released from jail and convinced Christine that he was a changed man, so she testified for him and his legal license was reinstated under Chris's watchful eye.

In a desperate attempt to mend their marriage while still furthering her career, Christine took a case in Hong Kong which would mean moving there for several months.

Christine spent long hours working with Michael and they became closer, sharing dinners and their feelings together.

They finally broached the subject of their past, and although Christine agreed Michael was a changed man, it still haunted her.

Michael showed up, asked Ricardo not to mention they knew each other or Isabella's past, then announced his engagement to Chris, much to Paul's rage.

Upon their return to Genoa City, Paul moved back into their former apartment with Chris, while Isabella plotted revenge.

One night, Isabella called her only friend, Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) who was with Michael, telling them someone was breaking in then screamed.

Christine woke up unconscious in her car in the woods and told Michael and Paul of her only memory - Isabella screaming not to hurt her, of blood, and a boat.

In 2003, Michael was shocked when his half-brother Kevin Fisher arrived after landing in a heap of legal trouble.

Life as a husband and father was good for Michael, but his family troubles where his mother Gloria and Kevin were concerned were just beginning.

Michael continued to put his job at risk with his family's endless legal troubles, such as Gloria's involvement in the Jabot product tampering case, Kevin landing in trouble with the government after keeping stolen money, and investigating the murder of Carmen Mesta, who was murdered by Kevin's girlfriend Jana Hawkes.

Michael then had to contend with defending Phyllis after she was arrested for blackmailing Sharon Abbott and Brad Carlton about their affair.

With these new bits of information in hand, Michael decided to start searching for his estranged father in Canada rather than the United States.

After he and Gloria spend a night reminiscing, a jealous Jeffrey Bardwell tips the FBI about Lowell's location and he is arrested in a diner just before catching a bus out of town.

On March 23, 2010, Michael discovers that his wife, Lauren Fenmore had made out with his client and her ex-husband, Paul Williams for one night.

As DA he led charges against Phyllis once it finally discovered that she ran down Christine Blair and Paul Williams years earlier.

Lauren and Michael were against their involvement, but Fen and Summer continued together and both began a bullying scheme against a troubled fellow student, Jamie Vernon.

Hellstrom LeBlanc has won Daytime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of the role in 2005, 2007, and 2009; all for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.