Michael R. Daglio Partner

Mike, co-leader of McGuireWoods’ Consumer Products & Retail Industry Team, represents and counsels clients in a range of complex, high-stakes matters, with cases brought in state and federal courts around the country. The matters typically involve the potential for large plaintiffs’ verdicts or have other significant implications for the client.

Mike works closely with the client from the start to understand their goals, proposes a strategy aligned with those goals, and then executes the strategy.

He works closely with clients and witnesses to develop a theme and applies it from the responsive pleadings through the closing argument. He masters the facts, the law, and the science or other technical aspects of the case. He is aggressive but fair in both offensive and defensive discovery efforts. He identifies and develops expert witnesses, and challenges opposing expert witnesses in depositions, in Daubert and Frye motions, and on the witness stand.

Mike represents clients before the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and counsels manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers on consumer product safety laws, reporting obligations, and product recalls. He also defends clients in government investigations concerning the timeliness of reporting to the CPSC.

Mike was named a Client Service All-Star by BTI Consulting Group and recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as a leading product liability litigation lawyer.