Michele Fanney Dallman

Michele Fanney Dallman is a Norfolk, Virginia attorney and member at Willcox Savage, whose practice focuses on asbestos litigation, products liability, transportation matters, and complex civil defense lawsuits and disputes. As a member of Willcox Savage, she represents manufacturers, premises owners, suppliers, and other businesses facing high-exposure claims. Her work also includes premises liability and general liability disputes, with an emphasis on medical evidence, scientific analysis, expert development, and trial preparation.

Michele earned her B.A. in History from Davidson College in 2009. She received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Richmond in 2012, where she served on the Moot Court Board and the editorial board of the Journal of Law and Technology. Her professional involvement includes the Virginia Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, and Defense Research Institute. She also chairs the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and serves on its Recruiting Committee.

Michele serves as national expert coordinating counsel for an asbestos supplier, managing medical and scientific defenses across jurisdictions. She evaluates diagnostic and causation issues, reviews developing research, coordinates expert retention, and prepares witnesses for depositions and trials. Her experience includes drafting dispositive motions, Daubert motions, and other expert-related challenges in state and federal courts. She also helps companies develop medical and scientific experts for asbestos and cosmetic talc litigation and has successfully defended an insurance judgment on appeal.

Michele Fanney Dallman is recognized for translating complicated technical evidence into practical, persuasive litigation strategies. The Best Lawyers in America named her among its Ones to Watch from 2021 through 2024 for defendant-side mass tort, class action, and product liability litigation. Virginia Business also selected her for its 2020 Legal Elite list in the Young Lawyers category. Beyond her casework, she supports professional development and community engagement through leadership roles involving legal education, recruiting, diversity, and regional civic organizations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Willcox Savage
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Virginia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• University of Richmond
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Davidson College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)