Atty. Michael John Kowalski
Michael Kowalski is a partner at WSHB's office in Riverside, California. With over 30 years of experience, he has built a reputation for excellence in complex civil litigation.
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Michael John Kowalski is a Partner based in Riverside, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at Southwestern School of Law (J.D., 1991) and California Polytechnic University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Kowalski is a partner at WSHB's office in Riverside, California
- With over 30 years of experience, he has built a reputation for excellence in complex civil litigation
- His extensive background encompasses several legal areas, including first and third-party claims, special investigations unit (SIU) investigations, and catastrophic claims involving construction accidents, trucking accidents, and product liability
- Mike has conducted numerous examinations under oath and has defended clients in some of the most challenging cases in the region
- Outside of his legal career, Mike is an avid runner and hiker
- He has completed five marathons and over 40 half-marathons
- His outdoor accomplishments include summiting Mount Whitney in California and Humphrey Peak in Arizona, hiking the Grand Canyon from rim to rim, and completing half of the John Muir Trail
- Mike earned his Juris Doctor from Southwestern School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- He is licensed to practice law in the state of California
- Newsroom News •Talented Trial Attorney Joins WSHB's Riverside Office Firm News, 2.3.25 Publications •Rockslide Case Dismissed: Plaintiffs Fail to Prove Causation Article, 7.25.25 In the News •Clean Sweep in Arbitration: Case Dismissed, Fees Recovered •Rockslide Case Dismissed: Plaintiffs Fail to Prove Causation •Talented Trial Attorney Joins WSHB's Riverside Office
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Michael John Kowalski's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Kowalski handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael John Kowalski is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael John Kowalski is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Michael John Kowalski is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael John Kowalski is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael John Kowalski is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Riverside are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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