Michael J. Kowalski
Distasio & Kowalski L.L.C. 15 Public Square Suite 501 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 Practice Area(s): Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury call (570) 970-5400 fax (570) 970-5404 email michael@dklawllc.com visit website
Admission Dates & Jurisdictions
Michael is admitted to practice before all of Pennsylvania’s state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Education
The Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1994
King’s College, B.A. Summa Cum Laude, 1991
Professional Experience
Michael represents individuals and their families in personal injury matters, including cases of medical malpractice, automobile and truck accidents, nursing home negligence, medication errors, defective medical devices, premises liability, and psychiatric malpractice. An experienced trial and appellate attorney, Michael has appeared before state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania on behalf of the seriously injured.
Honors & Awards
Philadelphia Magazine’s list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for 2009 through 2015;
Lexis Nexis Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” Rating;
The National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers”;
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum;
Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Outstanding Leadership Award;
The Worldwide Registry of Executives, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs.
Professional Associations
American Association For Justice;
Federal Circuit Bar Association Pro Bono Committee;
Pennsylvania Bar Association;
Pennsylvania Association For Justice, Board of Governors (2004-2007);
Northeast Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Officer;
Wilkes Barre Law And Library Association, Civil Rules Committee, (1999-Present);
Lackawanna County Bar Association.
Speaking Engagements
Don’t Dread The Doctor’s Deposition, Luzerne County Bench Bar Conference, 2013
Publications
Psychiatric Malpractice, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 1996;
Malpractice Claims Against HMO’s, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 1997.