Michael J. Crowley

Michael J. Crowley

also known as Michael Joseph Crowley, Michael J. Crowley

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 44 years

Wrongful death Lawyer at Eureka, CA
Practice Areas: Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

730 5th Street, Eureka, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Janssen Malloy LLP

730 5th Street, Eureka, CA, 95501-1102

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Michael J. Crowley's Reviews

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23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stanley | March 29, 2015 | Personal Injury

Our Review of Michael Crowley

For a year following our auto accident, my wife endured pain, two rounds of failed physical therapy, and, finally, surgery. During this period, given that the EPD accident report totally faulted the other driver, we expected a quick and reasonable offer from her insurance company. Instead, her insu...rance company representative treated my wife horribly - with rudeness, contempt and delay. In short, the bullying by the opposing insurance company led us to engage Mr. Crowley as our attorney. Our contact with the insurance company ended completely as soon as Mr. Crowley took our case. Mr. Crowley proved to combine a genuine concern for securing us a fair outcome with the toughmindedness, shrewdness, and great skill in argument that make him such an effective lawyer. In short, he won us the settlement to which we were entitled, and we thank him for it. Stan and Sherri

Posted by Ruth | March 12, 2015 | Personal Injury

Working with Michael Crowley is an excellent decision

I was hit on my bicycle when someone opened a car door in my path while I was commuting to work one morning. Afterwards, the police reported that I was officially not at fault and on the day of everyone was completely cordial and sympathetic towards my plight as the victim. I didn't realize the exten...t of my injuries and I had never been in a serious accident before and so I thought I would have no need for a lawyer and all would be well. Much time, many doctor's visits, physical therapy sessions, and a full time medical leave from work passed and the reality of the situation hit. I did not know how to get compensated for my losses and no matter how decent the real people involved in my accident seemed, insurance companies are not real people and they are never on your side if you are trying to receive just and fair compensation for your losses. You are just a number in the system and they will squeeze all they can from you without giving anything in return. Unless you are intensively knowledgable at understanding personal injury law and you have a great deal of previous experience handling insurance companies, you NEED to work with someone like Michael Crowley because he is both knowledgable and experienced. After much anxiety, stress and despair trying to heal from my injuries AND attempting to receive financial compensation for my losses, I randomly found Michael Crowley when my husband and I looked up personal injury lawyers in our area. I had no one to ask for a recommendation and I could not have been happier with the outcome. My woes over attempting to navigate the confusing world of insurance claims vanished. Michael and his excellent paralegal and legal secretary kept me updated and informed, they were patient with my normal life schedule and the case was settled without a trial. His firm is easy to work with and I highly recommend his services. If you've never worked with a lawyer, you might think that it costs too much or you won't get your fair share in the end. For a young adult like myself who works in the nonprofit sector, the monetary amounts for my case did seem like large dollar amounts but when it was all said & done, every penny spent to work with Michael Crowley was 100% worth it. In my case, Michael and his firm did all the work and effort to ensure that I would receive my accident compensation to the fullest extent possible and I did not have to pay them anything upfront or do anything beyond my role as a client. I had the final say in all decisions along the way and only when my settlement was sent over from the insurance company, did they receive payment. This may be a somewhat common deal that personal injury lawyers offer to victims in an accident but Michael Crowley and his team at Janssen Malloy do amazingly professional work that I could never accomplish and I walked away feeling as though I was compensated monetarily AND more educated in the matters of personal injuries. Michael Crowley will personally explain every important bit of the process in a way you can understand. He will dedicate all of his years of expertise towards ensuring you walk away with the best outcome possible and overall my experience working with him was completely excellent.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2014 | Personal Injury

Michael Crowley exceeded my expectations

I was injured on the beach from a dog attack and severely fractured my ankle which required surgery and hardware. Michael Crowley offered insight and support through one the most difficult and painful experiences of my life. My recovery was slow and strenuous. Having Michael on my side was the light ...at the end of a long dark tunnel. Every conversation and meeting I had with him left me feeling confident and optimistic about my case. Michael's knowledge and assertive tactics were very impressive and the end result was a fair and generous settlement. I have no doubt in my mind that I could not have chosen a better lawyer.

Posted by Rae | January 26, 2014 | Personal Injury

SEASONED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

I was hit by a pickup truck as I was walking across a supermarket's parking lot. Even though the police report said it was the truck driver's fault, I knew I was in no condition to deal with insurance or medical companies. I turned to my daughter, who is a lawyer in another state, for advice on whi...ch Personal Injury attorney I should choose to represent me. She thoroughly researched lawyers in the surrounding area including San Francisco and felt the best one to handle my case was Michael Crowley. She could not have given me better advice. From the start to its successful conclusion a year later, Michael Crowley handled my case with ease and expertise. He was responsive to all my queries, actually listened to what I had to say and discussed all matters with me thoroughly before proceeding. The result was that he procured the maximum award available to me. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael Crowley and his seasoned and efficient legal staff.

Posted by Ehlana | October 18, 2013 | Personal Injury

Amazing Lawyer- Very Helpful!

Michael was a great lawyer. I honestly can say that I would of not wanted anyone else to handle my case. Michael made sure that I knew at all times what was going on, and I mean he made sure I understand why things were being done a certain way. He never once made a decision, I did. He would explain ...what was going on and the options for our next plan of action were going to be and the decision was up to me. Michael was great with checking in with me. If I hadnt heard from him in a week or two, he would just shoot me an email to let me know how things were going. Michael was very motivated to get exactly what I deserved to get due to the extent of my injury. There wasnt one time that Michael wasnt willing to answer any questions of mine or even explain something again if I didnt understand the first time. I highly recommend Michael Crowley. He is very dedicated to his clients and motivated to help them. He also handle my case in a timely matter.

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Northern California Super Lawyer, 2012-2018, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Califonia Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY), California Lawyer Magazine

2011

Winner, 2011 Trial Lawyer of the Year, Public Justice Foundation

2011

Consumer Attorney of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of California

2010

Residents' Rights Hero, 2010, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)

1978

Phi Beta Kappa; Summa Cum Laude, Boston College

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Janssen Malloy LLP

1990 - 2002

Partner, Zwerdling & Crowley, LLP

1982 - 1987

Associate Attorney, Rael & Young

Associations

2005 - Present

Kneeland Volunteer Fire Dept.

Captain, Firefighter

1990 - Present

Legal Services of Northern California

Pro Bono Attorney- Civil Clinic

1982 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1982 - Present

Humboldt County Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

Attorney Member

2003 - 2008

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Cammack v. Safeco Insurance Co.

$1.5 million combined recovery (between defendant's $15,000 policy limits and plaintiff's UIM and excess liablity coverqge limits).

Delaney v. Stigall, et al

$1 million dollar policy limit recovery (apportioned $820,000 to Delaney, $180,000 to driver of the Jeep)

Lavendar V. Skilled Health

$677 million jury verdict

Huntzinger v. Hash

$3,600,000 trial judgement

Chambers v. KD Trucking

$500,000 policy limit recovery

Hart v. Grimes, et al

$9.2 million dollar jury verdict

Fitzhugh v. Granada Healthcare, LLC

Obtained Large Confidential Settlement

Maxner V. Finch Transportation

$1,000,000 policy limit recovery

Carlson V. Leonardo Logging

$1,000,000 policy limit recovery

Richard Neves v. Rounds Logging Co.

$800,000 settlement

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Education

1981

University of San Francisco School of Law

Juris Doctor

1978

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Speaking Engagements

2012

California Society for Healthcare Risk Management Annual Conference

Unforced Errors and Self-Inflicted Wounds in Long-Term Care Litigation: Plaintiff Counsel Perspective

2010

CANHR Elder Law Conference

Nursing Home Litigation

2008

Annual Elder Law Conference

Binding Arbitration/Nursing Home Admission Agreements

Publications

2010

Forum Magazine (Consumer Attorneys of California) Jury to nursing home industry: understaffing is unacceptable

2005

Forum Magazine- CAOC When Fluffy Becomes White Fang
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