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Michael Scoville

Michael E. Scoville Partner

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Michael is a seasoned trial attorney with substantial experience in aerospace sector litigation, product liability claims and risk counseling, domestic and international arbitrations, and investigations involving the False Claims Act (FCA) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). He is known for representing top companies in complex cases, including high stakes arbitration disputes.

Michael has litigated matters involving a diverse range of industries, from aviation and aerospace to telecommunications, yachting, recreation equipment, and tire manufacturing. Noteworthy highlights include successfully arguing for summary judgment on the government contractor defense in a military rotorcraft matter; prevailing on an eight-figure arbitration claim involving an aerospace supply-chain dispute; and representing a major aviation manufacturer in multidistrict litigation arising from a significant commercial aviation accident.

Before joining McGuireWoods, Michael honed his skills as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Seattle, Washington, where he tackled numerous jury and bench trials. Leveraging this background, he conducts thorough risk assessments and investigations related to FCA and FCPA matters. Prior to serving as a federal prosecutor, Michael was a law clerk to Justice Anthony M. Kennedy of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge J. Michael Luttig of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Michael has earned national recognition from Chambers USA for his expertise in aviation litigation. His fluency in Russian and German expands his ability to serve clients globally.

“Michael is excellent. He knows the facts extremely well, is an excellent writer and offers good advice for negotiations.” – Transportation: Aviation: Litigation Client, Chambers USA, 2024

Experience

Product Liability

  • Obtained summary judgment on basis of government contractor defense on behalf of military rotorcraft manufacturer.*
  • Represented an airplane manufacturer in defense of multidistrict litigation proceedings arising from accident at San Francisco International Airport.*
  • Obtained summary judgment for aviation chart producer with respect to claims arising from plane crash in Australia.*
  • Represented a cell phone service provider in defense against claims that cell phone radiofrequency emissions cause brain tumors.*
  • Represented a foreign tire manufacturer in defense of product liability claims in Iowa state court.*
  • Represented a water-recovery industry manufacturer in class action lawsuit in Washington state court.*
  • Obtained early dismissal on behalf of helicopter manufacturer in wrongful death lawsuit.*

Arbitration

  • Represented a satellite manufacturer in international arbitration relating to satellite constructive total loss resulting in alleged damages of $400 million.*
  • Served as counsel in AAA arbitration matter involving aerospace supply chain dispute resulting in substantial award in client’s favor.*
  • Served as lead counsel for international arbitration involving yachting industry.*
  • Represented a defense contractor in multimillion-dollar dispute with subcontractor over workshare and lost profits, culminating in two-week arbitration hearing.*

Investigations

  • Represented military drone manufacturer in FCA investigation.*
  • Investigated FCPA issues and supervised compliance testing with respect to Latin American operations of multinational company.*

Federal Criminal Prosecutions

  • Served as lead prosecutor for investigation and prosecution of multistate check kiting ring, with indictment of 16 defendants including a corrupt employee of the Washington Department of Licensing.*
  • Served as lead prosecutor for investigation and prosecution of multistate identity theft ring, with indictment and conviction of seven defendants including the ringleader.*
  • Served as lead prosecutor for investigation and prosecution of car loan fraud ring. Successfully obtained extradition from Mexico of international fugitive captured due to social media use.*
  • Obtained conviction on all 30 counts during two-week bench trial on conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering charges arising from multiyear mortgage fraud scheme.*

* The above matters were handled by Mr. Scoville prior to joining McGuireWoods LLP.

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