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Michele B. Scarponi 
Richmond, Virginia
Associate
phone 804.819.1129
fax 804.649.1762
email michele.scarponi@ric.bowmanandbrooke.com

Michele Scarponi's practice focuses on the defense of automobile and other manufacturers in product liability litigation. Her work also includes commercial litigation.

Prior to joining Bowman and Brooke, Michele's experience included representing corporate clients in all aspects of product liability and toxic tort litigation, including multi-district litigation, related to occupational exposure to asbestos and other toxic substances.  She participated in the representation of a large corporate client in a multi-billion dollar RICO lawsuit.  She handled multiple aspects of complex civil litigation and all aspects of discovery and document management.

Areas of Practice:
Automotive Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Product Liability
Children and Product Liability Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Virginia, 1995
Texas, 2006
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1997
Education:
Howard University School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1995
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude


University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1991
B.A.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: with Distinction
Major:  Psychology


Published Works:
Contributing Author: Chapter on Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protections, 2006, Pocket Parts update, American Corporate Counsel Handbook


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Virginia State Bar


John Marshall Inn of Courts


Richmond Bar Association


Past Employment Positions:
Court of Appeals of Virginia, Law Clerk to Honorable Sam W. Coleman III, 1999 - 2001


United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1997 - 1999


United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1995 - 1997


Pro Bono Activities:
Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project
Birth Information:
Manchester, New Hampshire

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