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Michael Scarborough

Michael Scarborough

USA 2026

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Michael Scarborough is a first-chair trial attorney who focuses on antitrust litigation and competition-related government investigations.

Mike has more than 25 years of experience handling criminal cartel investigations and related civil litigation, class action defense, B2B antitrust cases for plaintiffs and defendants, state law consumer protection investigations and litigation (including under California’s Cartwright Act, CLRA, Unfair Competition Law and False Advertising Law), high-stakes commercial disputes, and litigation and regulatory advocacy at the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property law. He regularly represents multinational businesses in all phases of class action, direct plaintiff and competitor litigation, from pre-complaint investigation through trial and appeal. Mike also frequently guides businesses and individuals through civil and criminal matters involving federal and state enforcement agencies, and has helped his clients successfully manage and avoid regulatory inquiries and litigation around the world. Mike has represented clients across a wide variety of industries, but has particularly deep experience in the technology, consumer electronics, financial services and energy sectors.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Antitrust Section

California Lawyers Association – Antitrust, UCL and Privacy Section

Executive Committee, Antitrust and Business Regulation Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco

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Michael Scarborough handles a variety of antitrust litigation on behalf of technology, finance and manufacturing clients. He has expertise in both civil and criminal litigation as well as agency enforcement proceedings.

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  • Michael provides great legal support and is knowledgeable in his specialization.

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