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Michael Raphael Cowen
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Biography
As the founder of Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock, Texas attorney Michael R. Cowen tenaciously advocates for the interests of injury victims. He has been practicing as a lawyer since 1996. Prior to establishing his own practice, he was associate at famed law firm Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft and partner at several other firms. In 2012, the American Trial Lawyers Association recognized Mr. Cowen as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas. Additionally, he maintains a perfect 10.0 Superb rating on the website . Get in touch with his firm today for a no-charge case evaluation.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Trucking Accident
70%
29 years | 600 cases
Personal Injury
20%
29 years | 1,000 cases
Wrongful Death
10%
29 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
99%-100%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 1 year
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Mexico for 8 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 29 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock
6243 IH-10 West, Suite 801, San Antonio, TX, 78201
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Michael Raphael Cowen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've worked with Mike on several matters. He is completely committed to ensuring that clients get the best result they can from their case and helping clients feel informed and at ease during the whole process. With the help of his Firm, we have been able to increase the value of our client's claims. I fully endorse this attorney."
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"Michael is a great lawyer who consistently gets terrific results for his clients. I would not hesitate about referring an injured victim to Michael."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Michael is the kind of lawyer that cares about his clients. They aren't just a name on a file."
"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 legal questions on AVVO. This is reflected in his high rating of 10! Michael cares about his clients and he works hard to help them. Howard Spiva www.spivalaw.com"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked for him and he is one of the smartest lawyers I've met. He cares deeply and works extremely hard for his clients."
Humberto Tijerina
Trucking accident lawyer
Alexander Begum
Car accident lawyer
Jesus Gonzalez
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Ewing Sikes
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William Vitz
Criminal defense lawyer
Howard Spiva
Trucking accident lawyer
Amber Medina
Personal injury lawyer
Thomas Bickham
Trucking accident lawyer
Michael Carre
Car accident lawyer
Michael Blanchard
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas, American Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law,
1996
High Score - February 2006 Texas Bar Examination,
1995
Chancellors,
1995
Order of the Coif,
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney/President, The Cowen Law Group
2006 - 2008
Partner, The Ammons Law Firm, LLP
1999 - 2006
Attorney, Law Offices of Michael R. Cowen, P.C.
1997 - 1999
Partner, Stapleton, Livesay & Cowen
1996 - 1997
Associate, Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft
1995 - 1996
Law Clerk, Hon. Reynaldo G. Garcia, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Associations
2008 - 2009
Cameron County Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
1997 - 2007
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationSustaining Member - Also on Membership Committee
1997 - 2007
American Trial Lawyers AssociationSustaining Member
Education
1995
University of Texas School of Law
J.D., with high honors
1991
Texas A&M University
B.A.
N/A
Queen Mary & Westfeld College, Univerisity of London
Speaking Engagements
2012
South Texas Insurance Law Seminar
Auto Coverage Basics
2012
Auto Focus
Top 10 Tips for Uncovering Corporate Wrongdoing in Trucking Cases
2011
Litigating Trucking Cases
Using Experts to Trigger the Reptile in Trucking Cases
2010
Litigating Truck Collisions Seminar
Trucking 101
2008
Prosecuting or Defending a Truck or Car Accident Case
Spoliation in Trucking Cases
2007
AIEG Spring Seminar
Electronic Stability Control
2006
TTLA Car Wreck Seminar
Electronic Stability Control
2006
Auto Focus 2006
A Recent Development In Roof Crush Litigation
2005
Prosecuting or Defending a Trucking or Auto Accident Case
Discovery Issues for Cars and Trucks
2004
Prosecuting or Defending a Trucking or Auto Accident Case
Discovery Issues for Cars and Trucks
2003
TTLA Advanced Personal Injury Course
The Organized Law Office: How to Handle a Car Wreck Case from Beginning to End
2003
Trial Lawyers College
Trial Skills - on faculty at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College
2003
Personal Injury Seminar
Pretrial Motions
2003
Car Wrecks Seminar
Opening Statement from the Plaintiff's Perspective
2002
2002 ATLA Annuan Convention
Voir Dire in Soft Tissue Cases
2001
Trial Lawyers College
Trial Skills - on faculty at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College
Publications
2014
AIEG Voice
Winning Wide Right Turn Cases
2003
AAJ Trial
Jury Selection in Connective Injury Cases
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers