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Contingent (99%-100%), Free Consultation (90 minutes)
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Michael is the kind of lawyer that cares about his clients. They aren't just a name on a file.
Endorsement from lawyer:
William Vitz
, Mc Kinney (TX), 16 days ago
Michael is a hard working Texas lawyer. He attended top colleges and law school. He is a frequent contributor of publications and he answers Free...
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Howard Spiva
, Savannah (GA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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16 years since Michael Raphael Cowen was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| New York |
Currently registered
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1996 |
05/21/2011 |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1996 |
03/09/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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Duration |
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Attorney/President at
The Cowen Law Group
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2008–present
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Partner at
The Ammons Law Firm, LLP
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2006–2008
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Attorney at
Law Offices of Michael R. Cowen, P.C.
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1999–2006
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Partner at
Stapleton, Livesay & Cowen
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1997–1999
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Associate at
Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft
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1996–1997
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Law Clerk at
Hon. Reynaldo G. Garcia, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
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1995–1996
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Texas School of Law |
Law |
J.D., with high honors |
1995 |
| Texas A&M University |
Psychology |
B.A. |
1991 |
| Queen Mary & Westfeld College, Univerisity of London |
Law (semester in London) |
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Awards
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| Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law |
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2001 |
| High Score - February 2006 Texas Bar Examination |
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1996 |
| Chancellors |
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1995 |
| Order of the Coif |
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1995 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| President |
Cameron County Trial Lawyers Association |
2008-2009
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| Sustaining Member |
American Trial Lawyers Association |
1997-2007
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| Sustaining Member - Also on Membership Committee |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
1997-2007
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 7
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Publications
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Publication |
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| Jury Selection in Connective Injury Cases |
AAJ Trial |
2003 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Spoliation in Trucking Cases |
Prosecuting or Defending a Truck or Car Accident Case |
2008 |
| Electronic Stability Control |
AIEG Spring Seminar |
2007 |
| Electronic Stability Control |
TTLA Car Wreck Seminar |
2006 |
| A Recent Development In Roof Crush Litigation |
Auto Focus 2006 |
2006 |
| Discovery Issues for Cars and Trucks |
Prosecuting or Defending a Trucking or Auto Accident Case |
2005 |
| Discovery Issues for Cars and Trucks |
Prosecuting or Defending a Trucking or Auto Accident Case |
2004 |
| The Organized Law Office: How to Handle a Car Wreck Case from Beginning to End |
TTLA Advanced Personal Injury Course |
2003 |
| Trial Skills - on faculty at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College |
Trial Lawyers College |
2003 |
| Pretrial Motions |
Personal Injury Seminar |
2003 |
| Opening Statement from the Plaintiff's Perspective |
Car Wrecks Seminar |
2003 |
| Voir Dire in Soft Tissue Cases |
2002 ATLA Annuan Convention |
2002 |
| Trial Skills - on faculty at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College |
Trial Lawyers College |
2001 |
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