The law firm of Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen, LLC, is happy to announce that Michael J. Kowalski, Esquire has been selected as the Best Lawyers® 2026 Lawyer of the Year for medical malpractice in northeastern Pennsylvania. This distinguished honor is awarded to lawyers with the highest peer review ratings in their practice areas.
Michael J. Kowalski, Esquire is a founding partner in the law firm of Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen, LLC, where he specializes in complex litigation including medical malpractice. He has been recognized for his exceptional work in complex cases, which has helped clients achieve significant results in high stakes matters.
“I am deeply honored and grateful to be recognized by my peers as Lawyer of the Year”, said Kowalski. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of my entire career, and I look forward to continuing to serve our clients with the highest level of professionalism and expertise”. The Best Lawyers in America® Lawyer of the Year Awards are given to approximately one (1) lawyer per practice area in large metropolitan areas. The selection process involves extensive peer review, ensuring that only the most respected and accomplished attorneys are recognized for their achievements.
Best Lawyers® is a highly-regarded peer-reviewed publication that lists attorneys in numerous practice areas and geographical locations. The publication’s “Lawyer of the Year” Awards are a special recognition given to individual lawyers by their peers.
Attorney Kowalski has been listed in Best Lawyers in America® since 2018 for the practice areas of personal injury litigation and medical malpractice law. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers® has been regarded – by both the profession and the public – as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction. As such, recognition by Best Lawyers® symbolizes excellence in practice.
Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen LLC is located at 15 Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. The law firm specializes in Personal Injury, Auto & Truck Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal Law, Business Law, Real Estate, and Estates & Wills.
To contact the attorneys or for more information on Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen LLC, please visit dky.law or call 570-970-5400.
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