Michael Cowen is a board-certified expert in Truck Accident Law and Personal Injury Trial Law with nearly three decades of experience, specializing in high-stakes 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle cases involving death and catastrophic injury.
Michael Cowen is a nationally recognized authority in trucking and company vehicle accident litigation. He is the author of Big Rig Justice: A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Value in Truck Accident Cases, the leading resource for attorneys handling these cases.
Michael has tried more than 120 jury trials and handled thousands of personal injury cases, achieving numerous multimillion-dollar results for his clients. He understands that behind every case is a person whose life has been turned upside down—someone dealing with catastrophic injuries, mounting medical bills, lost wages, and an uncertain future.
A sought-after speaker, Michael presents at legal conferences across the country, teaching lawyers how to achieve exceptional results in trucking and company vehicle cases. He is also the founder and host of Cowen’s Big Rig Bootcamp, an annual event that draws attorneys nationwide to learn his proven strategies for winning truck accident cases.
He began his legal career clerking for Judge Reynaldo G. Garza before joining the nation's oldest and prestigious corporate law firm in New York City. Michael realized his true calling was representing individuals rather than corporations. Since 1997, he has devoted his practice exclusively to personal injury law, fighting for people who have been wronged.
Michael is licensed to practice in Texas, New Mexico, New York, and Georgia, as well as federal courts across multiple states. He has successfully litigated truck accident cases nationwide, taking on trucking companies and their insurers wherever justice demands it.
Michael continually hones his skills, working not only on behalf of his clients but also with the nation's top trial coaches and consultants, ensuring his clients benefit from the most advanced legal strategies available.
- Board-certified in Truck Accident Law and Personal Injury Trial Law, with a top score on the Texas Bar Exam.
- Host of Cowen’s Big Rig Boot Camp and the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, contributing to legal education and community knowledge.
- On a mission to pay $100 million in referral fees over the next five years.
- Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
Education
- Board Certified in Truck Accident Law (2019-current)
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (2001-current)
- University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D. (1995)
- Texas A&M University, B.A. (1991)
Honors & Awards
- America's Top 50 Lawyers - Personal Injury - Texas 2026
- Texas Super Lawyers
- 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)
Contact info:
(210) 941-1306