Michael Scanlon practices in the area of complex civil litigation and defends manufacturers and distributors of raw materials and finished products against product liability, general liability and premises liability claims. The products involved range from heavy construction equipment, trucks, forklifts, and diesel engines to medical devices, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Michael has extensive experience litigating and managing complex, multi-party toxic tort litigation in California, Oregon and Washington involving claims of exposure to asbestos, talc and silica.
Utilizing the insights gained from many years of handling all phases of litigation—including hundreds of dispositive motions as well as arbitrations, mediations, trials and appeals in state and federal court—Michael maintains a constant focus on developing and implementing the most cost-effective and strategic litigation defense strategies necessary to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.
Earlier in his career, Michael’s practice focused on defending managed care organizations, hospitals, nursing homes, mental health rehabilitation centers and individual health care providers (physicians, dentists, nurses, therapists and counselors) against a wide range of claims, including professional liability, privacy rights, elder abuse, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, peer review, unfair competition and breach of contract.