R. Michael Trumble

Partner

District of ColumbiaVirginiaWest Virginia

Offices

District of Columbia

1776 Eye Street NW, 6th Floor

Washington, DC 20006

West Virginia

126 E. Burke St.

Martinsburg, WV 25401

Virginia - Fairfax

10511 Judicial Dr.

Fairfax, VA 22032

Practice Areas

Appellate Litigation

Class Actions and Collective Actions

Employment

Food & Beverage Liability

Healthcare

Hospitality

Insurance Coverage

Premises Liability

Product Liability

Professional Liability

Transportation

Experience

Michael is a Partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. An experienced litigator, his practice spans a wide range of matters, including products liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation. Michael also devotes a significant portion of his practice to counseling and representing insurers in complex coverage disputes. He has defended matters ranging from individual premises liability claims to multi-million-dollar class actions.

In every case, Michael focuses on accurate claim evaluation, clear and consistent communication, and delivering results that meet—or exceed—his clients’ objectives.

Court Admissions

  • District of Columbia 
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia 
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Notable Matters

  • Defending a worldwide hotel company from a construction defect claim resulting in significant personal injuries.
  • Defending a high-profile wrongful death matter on behalf of a well-known corporate entity.
  • Defending a high-profile wrongful death that involved an associated criminal murder prosecution.

Education

  • West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 2016
  • West Virginia University College of Business & Economics, M.B.A., 2016
  • West Virginia University, B.S., 2013