Michael Patrick Verna

Michael Patrick Verna

also known as Michael P. Verna, Michael Verna

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Litigation Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Aviation, Wrongful Death ... +7 more

2121 N California Blvd, Ste 875, Walnut Creek, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Aviation 11%

Represents victims of commercial and general aviation accidents, both domestic and international, against airlines, airframe manufacturers, component manufacturers, ATC, airport authorities, etc. in Courts throughout the United States.

16 years

11%
Litigation 11%

Represents victims of catastrophic accidents (aviation, auto, industrial) and complex business litigation in Courts throughout the United States.

16 years

11%
Personal Injury 11%

Represents victims of catastrophic accidents (aviation, auto, industrial), mass disasters (toxic torts, environmental), and products liability (medical devices, industrial equipment, etc.) in Courts throughout the United States.

16 years

11%
Wrongful Death 11%

Represents victims of catastrophic accidents (aviation, auto, industrial), mass disasters (toxic torts, environmental), and products liability (medical devices, industrial equipment, etc.) in Courts throughout the United States.

16 years

11%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bowles & Verna LLP

2121 N California Blvd, Ste 875, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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Michael Patrick Verna's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2013

Exceptional attorney. Pleasure to work with

My family worked with Michael on a multi-year case that was extremely complicated and included dealing with courts in several other nations. It was an emotionally heart-wrenching case that involved the death of a family member in a plane crash. Throughout the process Michael was very honest and str...aightforward with us about our chances of success while crafting a very creative and unique legal strategy that left the other side with no choice but to take us seriously. There is no better expert in the field. I strongly recommend Michael for any aviation related case. We had a very positive outcome for ours. You are in good hands.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2010

Excellent Legal Representation in Aviation Case

Mr. Verna conducted diligent research, developed a compelling legal strategy, and was very effective in the courtroom--even when certain rulings made during the trial required a flexible approach in presenting my case. Throughout he was informative, sought input, and communicated status, next steps, ...and conducted good preparation of the witnesses that testified to support my case. I appreciate his expertise, work ethic, communication style, scope of services,and results.

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Michael Patrick Verna's Lawyer Endorsements

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Harun Calehr

Aviation lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is one of the countries premier aviation liigation lawyers with exceptional worldwide experience."

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Gerald Sterns

Litigation lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is one of the best trial lawyers around, and has vast experience on both sides of the fence. He started out on defense for a major SF firm, now does primarily major oand complex plantiff cases, and does them very well. Several record recoveries."

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Donald Nolan

Aviation lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. We have worked together on several matters and I look forward to working with him in the future."

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James Geagan

Litigation lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. There is no better attorney in the Bay Area. Michael has experience in complex airplane accident cases."

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Gerald Sterns

Aviation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1986

Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

N/A

Honored, Best Lawyers in America

N/A

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers of Northern California

N/A

Charter Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

N/A

Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

N/A

Awarded, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

N/A

Master, American Inns of Court Foundation

N/A

Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates

N/A

Senior Counsel, College of Master Advocates and Barristers

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Founding Partner, Bowles & Verna LLP

1900 - Present

Partner, Bowles & Verna LLP

Associations

2004 - Present

American Inns of Court

Master

2003 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2002 - Present

Italian American Bar Association group

Member

2009 - 2010

American Bar Association

Co-chair Aviation and Space Law Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Air Philippines Air Crash

Plaintiffs recovered a total of $165,000,000

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Education

1978

UC Hastings COL

law

1975

University of California at Berkeley

BA

N/A

Univ of California Berkeley

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2009

American Bar Association

Aviation Litigation

2009

19th Annual Aviation Law & Insurance Symposium

Aviation Litigation

2008

Aviation Symposium

Aviation Law

Languages

English

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