Atty. Michael M. Badowski
Michael M. Badowski served as Lieutenant Commander in the U.S.
Healthcare & Senior Living & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Michael M. Badowski at a Glance
Michael M. Badowski is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on elder law and health care. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), United State Court of Military Appeals (1981), United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1984), and United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2010). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law in (J.D., 1980) and Villanova University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •Pennsylvania Bar Association •Cumberland County Bar Association •Dauphin County Bar Association •Pennsylvania Defense Institute •Defense Research Institute •American Society of Law and Medicine. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael M. Badowski
- Michael M. Badowski served as Lieutenant Commander in the U.S
- Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps wherein his duties included special military assistant to the US Attorney’s Office in defense of FTCA medical malpractice claims against Naval physicians and hospitals, earning the U.S
- Navy Achievement Medal
- He was a founding member of a Harrisburg insurance defense firm that merged with Margolis Edelstein in 2000
- Mike has extensive litigation experience in defending healthcare professionals and healthcare institutions throughout Pennsylvania
- he has tried in excess of 150 cases to jury verdict
- His practice is devoted to the representation of hospitals, nursing home and assisted living facilities, hospices, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, midwives and technicians in professional negligence actions
- He has successfully tried numerous high exposure catastrophic damage cases involving nearly every specialty practice of medicine
- He also represents healthcare providers in disciplinary matters before the Board of Medicine
- Mr. Badowski also serves as a certified trained mediator and arbitrator in personal injury cases
- Honors •AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated •Selected for inclusion in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers •National Board of Trial Advocacy Certification as Civil Trial Advocate Client Testimonials “From the very beginning, Mike demonstrated a deep understanding of both the legal landscape and the realities of modern nursing practice.” “You epitomize the best of our trial lawyer traditions
- fighting hard in the courtroom with professionalism yet being friendly and collegial with all outside the courtroom.” “I must also say Mike, that although I have heard you before in court, your last several cross examinations were simply brilliant.” “Your dogged determination on our behalf was self evident and never ending
- It was a pleasure to have worked with you for this truly remarkable outcome.” “One of the primary reasons the case settled so favorably for the defense was the Plaintiff’s attorney’s respect for you.” News & Case Results Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in York County, PA Defense Verdict in Three-Week Medical Malpractice Jury Trial in York County, PA Michael Badowski Achieves PA Supreme Court Victory PA Superior Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Radiologist and Imaging Center in Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Case Defense Motion for Non-Suit Granted During Trial in Cancer Misdiagnosis Case in York County, PA Attorney Badowski Achieves Defense Verdict in NICU Infectious Disease Claim Medical Malpractice Defense Verdict in Pennsylvania for Michael Badowski Defense Verdict Achieved in Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescription Drug Death Case Partner Michael Badowski Obtains Summary Judgment for Pediatric Orthopedist Partner Michael Badowski Wins on Appeal Partner Michael Badowski Secures Dismissal for Urology Group Domino Effect Applied To Experts Resulting in Luzerne County Medical Malpractice Case Non-Suit Medical Malpractice - Defense Verdict - Michael Badowski, Esq., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Defense Verdict for Harrisburg Partner Michael M. Badowski Defense Verdict for Ophthalmologist in PA Defense Verdict in Quadriparalysis Case Wayne County York County Defense Verdict for Harrisburg Partner Michael Badowski Harrisburg Partner, Michael Badowski, Esq., Prevails in Defense of Anesthesiologist Congratulations to Partner Michael Badowski on Defense Verdict in Med Mal/Prescription Drug Matter Claimed Failure to Diagnose Tumor Ends in Defense Verdict for Harrisburg Partner Michael Badowski
- Defense Verdict for Badowski in Complex Medical Malpractice Case Summary Judgment Awarded in Pediatric Tonsillectomy Death Case Defense Verdict for Michael Badowski in Pediatric Med-Mal Case
Practice Areas Explained
Michael M. Badowski's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael M. Badowski handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Elder Law in Philadelphia
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Health Care Law in Philadelphia
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Michael M. Badowski
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael M. Badowski's practice in the field of elder law and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael M. Badowski brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, United State Court of Military Appeals, and United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Michael M. Badowski can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering elder law and health care, Michael M. Badowski can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Michael M. Badowski attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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