Michael R. Cowen
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in San Antonio, Texas
Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock
Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1996
Education: The University of Texas School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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726-400-9409
Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock
6243 IH-10 WestSuite 801
San Antonio, TX 78201 Visit website
Michael R. Cowen is a partner and attorney at Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock in San Antonio, Texas. A recognized authority in 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle accident litigation, he focuses on high-stakes cases involving catastrophic injuries. Board-certified in truck accident law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he achieved the highest score on the Texas Bar Exam.
Mr. Cowen is admitted to practice in Texas, New Mexico, New York and Georgia, as well as before numerous federal courts. With a career spanning more than two decades, he has successfully litigated complex truck accident claims against major carriers and insurers nationwide. He has served as lead counsel in over 120 jury trials and has handled thousands of personal injury matters, securing numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. He is the author of “Big Rig Justice: A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Value in Truck Accident Cases,” a leading resource for attorneys handling these matters.
In pursuit of excellence, Mr. Cowen collaborates with the nation’s foremost trial coaches and consultants to develop cutting-edge strategies that benefit his clients. A dedicated advocate for both clients and the legal community, he frequently presents at national conferences, sharing insights and best practices in commercial vehicle litigation.
Mr. Cowen is also the founder and host of an annual intensive training event that draws attorneys from across the country to learn his proven methods for achieving outstanding results. After clerking for the Honorable Reynaldo G. Garza and beginning his career at a prestigious corporate law firm in New York City, he discovered his passion for representing individuals rather than corporations.
A 1995 graduate of The University of Texas School of Law, Mr. Cowen was recognized in 2012 as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas by the American Trial Lawyers Association and maintains a “Superb” rating on Avvo.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Trucking Accidents
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1996, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.cowenlaw.com/michael-cowen
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas
- New York
- New Mexico
- Georgia
- Southern District of Texas
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
- United States Tax Court
- Eastern District of Texas
- Western District of Texas
- Northern District of Illinois
- District of New Mexico
- Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Western District of Oklahoma
- AAJ | American Association of Justice, Board Member & Co-Chair
- AIEG | Attorney Information Exchange Group, Board of Directors, Trucking Committee
- ATAA - Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Board Member
- NMTLA | New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
- SATLA | San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
- TTLA | Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, CLE Committee
- TLG | Trucking Litigation Group
- SABA | San Antonio Bar Association
- Trial School Faculty
- Von’s Vision Executive Board at Texas A&M
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified in Truck Accident Law, 2019
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, 2001
Educational Background
- Texas A&M University, B.A., 1991
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Cowen’s Big Rig Boot Camp, Annual CLE Trucking Law Seminar, 2018
- Big Rig Justice: A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Value in Truck Accident Cases, Author
Honors
- Texas Super Lawyers
- “Superb” rating on Avvo
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas by the American Trial Lawyers Association
- Best San Antonio Lawyers, San Antonio Scene, 2015, 2016, 2021
- Top 20 Verdicts in Texas, TopVerdict.com, 2020
- Top 50 Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyers, San Antonio Scene, 2017, 2019
- Top 100 Verdicts in Texas, 2017
Office location for Michael R. Cowen
6243 IH-10 West
Suite 801
San Antonio, TX 78201
Phone: 726-400-9409
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2010 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2007 - 2010