Biography
Scott J. McDowell focuses his practice on defending companies in complex, high-exposure toxic tort actions. Scott has extensive experience in litigation, including taking lead on depositions involving claims of mesothelioma. Scott also has experience handling complex commercial litigation. He has also represented numerous financial institutions in contested foreclosure and title matters throughout the state of Maryland. Notably, he successfully defended against motions brought by title insurers seeking declaratory relief against financial institutions.
Bar Admissions
Maryland
District of Columbia
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Education
Widener University School of Law, J.D., 2005
Towson State University, B.A., 1995
Publications
Scott is a past regular contributor to an award-winning asbestos litigation blog.
Presentations
Scott has assisted in presentations on the low dose defense in asbestos litigation.
Webinars
Scott has developed and presented on methyl tert-butyl ether (“MTBE”) contamination in groundwater including subsequent litigation.
Community
Scott has volunteered as a youth basketball coach in Howard County, Maryland.
