Biography

As the co-founder of Law Giant Injury Lawyers, Michael Cowen is dedicated to protecting the rights of injury victims in and around Albuquerque, NM. In 1996, Michael joined Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft in New York, the oldest law firm in the nation. It was this experience that led him to his passion – helping the injured when they need it most. After returning to Texas, Michael spent his career handling a wide variety of injury cases and is licensed to practice in both Texas and New Mexico. His experience gathering and analyzing evidence have helped him be the most prepared attorney in the courtroom. In 2018 Michael created the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast where he shares industry knowledge for fellow attorneys. The podcast has grown quickly and has been heard in every state in the United States, as well as countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Mexico, Sweden, and more. Michael is also the author of “Building Towers of Evidence Captured by Cell Phones”, “Maximizing Trucking  Commercial Motor Vehicle Cases” and “Secrets to Winning 8-figure Injury Cases” In 2018 Michael created the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast where he shares industry knowledge for fellow attorneys. The podcast has grown quickly and has been heard in every state in the United States, as well as countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Mexico, Sweden, and more. Michael is also the author of “Building Towers of Evidence Captured by Cell Phones”, “Maximizing Trucking  Commercial Motor Vehicle Cases” and “Secrets to Winning 8-figure Injury Cases” Texas A&M University, B.A., 1991 University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D.,1995 Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, 2001 – current; Board Certified in Truck Accident Law, 2019 – current “Let’s Talk Trucking Litigation” Advocate Capital, February 25, 2021 “Preparing for a Zoom Trial” ATAA Special Webinar, February 24, 2021 “Filing a Direct Negligence Claim” AAJ Trucking Litigation Series, October 23, 2020 “Trying Complicated Cases ” UT Austin School of Law, April 27, 2020

Education

  • Texas A&M University
  • B.A.
  • 1991 University of Texas at Austin School of Law
  • J.D.
  • 1995