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Atty. Michael M. Badowski

Atty. Michael M. Badowski

Michael M. Badowski served as Lieutenant Commander in the U.S.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (717) 975-8114

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About Michael M. Badowski at a glance

Michael M. Badowski is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practforg at Margolis Edelstein. They haand 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. 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. Actiand 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. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith · Updated June 2026

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  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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Where is Michael M. Badowski's law office located?
Michael M. Badowski's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Margolis Edelstein. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Michael M. Badowski practiced law?
Michael M. Badowski has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Michael M. Badowski go to law school?
Michael M. Badowski earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
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Michael M. Badowski's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law in
- 1980
B.A.
Villanova University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
United State Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1981
United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984
United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2010

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