Michael P. Milmoe is a seasoned litigator with an unparalleled depth of experience in vaccine litigation, having joined the Law Offices of Leah V. Durant & Associates in 2017 after an impressive 31-year career with the U.S. Department of Justice. Mr. Milmoe holds a B.A. from the University of Maryland College Park, a J.D. from the University of Baltimore, and an LL.M. from the prestigious Georgetown University Law Center.
Mr. Milmoe’s distinguished government service began in 1986 when he was selected as an Honors Program Attorney at the Department of Justice. For 29 years, he played a key role in the Torts Branch of the Civil Division. In 1988, he became the first attorney hired into the newly-formed Office of Vaccine Litigation, a division created the same year the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (Vaccine Act) was enacted.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Milmoe held multiple senior roles, including Trial Attorney, Team Leader, Senior Trial Counsel, and Chair of the Hiring Committee. His contributions were pivotal in shaping the Office of Vaccine Litigation, where he developed innovative procedures that streamlined the litigation of vaccine cases—many of which are still in use today. His outstanding work was recognized with numerous accolades, including the rare and prestigious Inter-Departmental Award, jointly presented by the Attorney General of the United States and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, honoring his leadership in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of vaccine litigation.
Mr. Milmoe’s enduring legacy at the Department of Justice, combined with his extensive experience, makes him a formidable advocate in the field of vaccine litigation.
Bar Admissions:
- State of Maryland
Court Admissions:
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
