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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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Matthew | August 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Excellent attorney, Excellent staff!

After being hit by a car on my bicycle, I was lucky to be advised that Michael Crowley should be my first choice for an attorney to represent me. From the initial consultation through everything that followed, this proved to be excellent advice. Michael and his staff are consummate professionals. He ...had a clear vision of how he wanted the case to go -- and due to his expertise, that's exactly how it went. I was kept well-informed every step of the way, straight through to a completely satisfactory final outcome.

Posted by Relinda | October 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Very happy clients!!

I was hit by a large truck. I had injury's that made it extremely difficult (physically and emotionally) to drive anywhere. Michael and his staff were so wonderful, helpful, professional, personable and made the whole process less stressful for my husband and I. We were always contacted and updated w...hen things happened with the case and answered all our questions in language we could understand. The staff was always concerned that I was doing better and very helpful. If you want a lawyer that knows his business and does it extremely well, contact Michael Crowley and his staff. They are a top notch, on the ball team. Wouldn't use anyone else.

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 Graham | July 19, 2012 | Personal Injury

Review of Michael J. Crowley

I was injured in a car accident. My truck was rolled, and totaled. I was taken to the er. I needed to heal from the physical pain, and did not want to have to deal with the mental stress of dealing with insurance companies. I felt like every one was against me. Thats when I hired Michael. He wa...s on my side. He dealt with everything for me, so I could focus on getting better. The outcome was quick, and better than expected. He was professional, and knows the laws. I couldnt imagine having to deal with this on my own. Im so glad I found someone to help me through all of this. I would hire Michael Crowley again in a heartbeat. I highly reccomend him.

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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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