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Scott J. Richman
Partner
100 S. Charles Street
Suite 1600
Baltimore, MD 21201
Suite 1600
Baltimore, MD 21201
scott.richman@nelsonmullins.com
Scott represents manufacturers in products liability and mass torts litigation matters across the country. He also defends business executives, police officers, prosecutors, and other individuals under criminal investigation or charged with felony or misdemeanor offenses. Scott has taken and defended high-risk depositions, argued significant trial and appellate motions, and tried numerous cases to verdict. He...
Scott represents manufacturers in products liability and mass torts litigation matters across the country. He also defends business executives, police officers, prosecutors, and other individuals under criminal investigation or charged with felony or misdemeanor offenses. Scott has taken and defended high-risk depositions, argued significant trial and appellate motions, and tried numerous cases to verdict. He has been consulted by USA Today, ESPN.com, and the Baltimore Sun to provide legal analysis and commentary.
has been consulted by USA Today, ESPN.com, and the Baltimore Sun to provide legal analysis and commentary.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Representative Matters
- Represented a property management company in oral argument before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals in two separate cases affirming summary judgment based on lack of medical causation.
- Represented a talcum powder manufacturer in three consolidated ovarian cancer cases resulting in a defense verdict.
- Represented a talcum powder manufacturer in an ovarian cancer trial resulting in a defense verdict.
- Represented a sealing product manufacturer in a mesothelioma trial resulting in a directed verdict on the issue of causation.
- Represented a hospital in a medical malpractice trial resulting in a defense verdict.
- Represented a sealing product manufacturer in a mesothelioma trial, arguing and obtaining a directed verdict on the issue of duty in para-occupational exposure cases (affirmed on appeal in a reported decision).
Previous Professional Experience
- Attorney, Miles & Stockbridge, P.C. (2014–2018)
- Assistant State’s Attorney, Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office (2008–2014)
- Chief Assistant State's Attorney, Borgerding District Court, and Deputy Division Chief, District Court Division (2014)
- Guest Trainer, Baltimore City Police Department Police Academy
- Supervising Assistant State's Attorney, Traffic Division (2012–2014)
- Certified in administering the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
- Chief Assistant State's Attorney, Borgerding District Court, and Deputy Division Chief, District Court Division (2014)
Education
-
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law,
JD,
cum laude
(2007)
- Editorial Board Member, Maryland Law Review
- Captain, National Trial Team
- Member, Moot Court Board
- University of Maryland, BA, Government and Politics (2002)
Admissions
- Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, the Honorable Althea M. Handy, Circuit Court for Baltimore City
Practice Areas
Industries
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Representative Matters
- Represented a property management company in oral argument before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals in two separate cases affirming summary judgment based on lack of medical causation.
- Represented a talcum powder manufacturer in three consolidated ovarian cancer cases resulting in a defense verdict.
- Represented a talcum powder manufacturer in an ovarian cancer trial resulting in a defense verdict.
- Represented a sealing product manufacturer in a mesothelioma trial resulting in a directed verdict on the issue of causation.
- Represented a hospital in a medical malpractice trial resulting in a defense verdict.
- Represented a sealing product manufacturer in a mesothelioma trial, arguing and obtaining a directed verdict on the issue of duty in para-occupational exposure cases (affirmed on appeal in a reported decision).
Previous Professional Experience
- Attorney, Miles & Stockbridge, P.C. (2014–2018)
- Assistant State’s Attorney, Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office (2008–2014)
- Chief Assistant State's Attorney, Borgerding District Court, and Deputy Division Chief, District Court Division (2014)
- Guest Trainer, Baltimore City Police Department Police Academy
- Supervising Assistant State's Attorney, Traffic Division (2012–2014)
- Certified in administering the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
- Chief Assistant State's Attorney, Borgerding District Court, and Deputy Division Chief, District Court Division (2014)
Media
Events / Speaking Engagements
| "The Defense of Self-Defense," Presentation to the Maryland Gun Training Center, Speaker (July 23, 2022; Feb. 27, 2022; Oct. 11, 2020) |
News
| Nelson Mullins’ Attorneys Recognized in 2024 ‘Best Lawyers’ (Aug. 17, 2023) |
| Firm Attorneys Recognized in 2023 ‘Best Lawyers’ (Aug. 18, 2022) |
| Nelson Mullins Wins 2022 Litigation Awards From Benchmark Litigation (March 25, 2022) |
| Case Defended by Mike Brown and Team Makes Top 10 Defense Verdicts List, Courtroom View Network (Jan. 14, 2020) |
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants (2023–2025), Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2023–2025)
- The Legal 500, Dispute resolution: Product liability, mass tort, and class action – defense: Toxic Tort (2022)
Professional Activities
- Member, J. Dudley Digges Inn of Court
- Member, Baltimore City Bar Association
Community
- Past Chairman, Baltimore City Environmental Control Board
- Past President, Hanover Square South Condominium Association
Scott represents manufacturers in products liability and mass torts litigation matters across the country. He also defends business executives, police officers, prosecutors, and other individuals under criminal investigation or charged with felony or misdemeanor offenses. Scott has taken and defended high-risk depositions, argued significant trial and appellate motions, and tried numerous cases to verdict. He... has been consulted by USA Today, ESPN.com, and the Baltimore Sun to provide legal analysis and commentary.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Representative Matters
- Represented a property management company in oral argument before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals in two separate cases affirming summary judgment based on lack of medical causation.
- Represented a talcum powder manufacturer in three consolidated ovarian cancer cases resulting in a defense verdict.
- Represented a talcum powder manufacturer in an ovarian cancer trial resulting in a defense verdict.
- Represented a sealing product manufacturer in a mesothelioma trial resulting in a directed verdict on the issue of causation.
- Represented a hospital in a medical malpractice trial resulting in a defense verdict.
- Represented a sealing product manufacturer in a mesothelioma trial, arguing and obtaining a directed verdict on the issue of duty in para-occupational exposure cases (affirmed on appeal in a reported decision).
Previous Professional Experience
- Attorney, Miles & Stockbridge, P.C. (2014–2018)
- Assistant State’s Attorney, Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office (2008–2014)
- Chief Assistant State's Attorney, Borgerding District Court, and Deputy Division Chief, District Court Division (2014)
- Guest Trainer, Baltimore City Police Department Police Academy
- Supervising Assistant State's Attorney, Traffic Division (2012–2014)
- Certified in administering the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
- Chief Assistant State's Attorney, Borgerding District Court, and Deputy Division Chief, District Court Division (2014)
Education
-
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law,
JD,
cum laude
(2007)
- Editorial Board Member, Maryland Law Review
- Captain, National Trial Team
- Member, Moot Court Board
- University of Maryland, BA, Government and Politics (2002)
Admissions
- Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Althea M. Handy, Circuit Court for Baltimore City
Practice Areas
- Toxic Torts/Asbestos
- Products Liability - Consumer & Mechanical
- Products Liability - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
- White Collar Defense & Government Investigations
Industries
Events /
Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagements
| "The Defense of Self-Defense," Presentation to the Maryland Gun Training Center, Speaker (July 23, 2022; Feb. 27, 2022; Oct. 11, 2020) |
News
| Nelson Mullins’ Attorneys Recognized in 2024 ‘Best Lawyers’ (Aug. 17, 2023) |
| Firm Attorneys Recognized in 2023 ‘Best Lawyers’ (Aug. 18, 2022) |
| Nelson Mullins Wins 2022 Litigation Awards From Benchmark Litigation (March 25, 2022) |
| Case Defended by Mike Brown and Team Makes Top 10 Defense Verdicts List, Courtroom View Network (Jan. 14, 2020) |
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants (2023–2025), Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2023–2025)
- The Legal 500, Dispute resolution: Product liability, mass tort, and class action – defense: Toxic Tort (2022)
- Member, J. Dudley Digges Inn of Court
- Member, Baltimore City Bar Association
- Past Chairman, Baltimore City Environmental Control Board
- Past President, Hanover Square South Condominium Association
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