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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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WILKES-BARRE, PA – November 19, 2024 – Distasio, Kowalski &Yelen LLC (DKY Law) has been recognized for excellence in the 2025 edition Best Law Firms rankings in the categories of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs.

Independently produced by Best Lawyers, the Best Law Firms edition holds considerable significance in the legal industry, serving as a benchmark for excellence, and providing a comprehensive guide of the top performing law firms across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions.

Law Firms are selected for inclusion based on a meticulous review process that includes client feedback, peer reviews, industry leader interviews and comprehensive analysis of law firm data. Best Law Firms not only assists clients in making informed decisions regarding the selection of legal representation, but also recognizes the work of firms that have displayed superior performance.

About DKY Law

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, Workers’ Compensation, Estates & Wills, Family Law, and Elder Law.

To contact Attorney Michael Kowalski or Attorney Jeffrey Yelen, or for more information on Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen LLC, please visit dky.law or call 570-970-5400.

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WILKES-BARRE, PA – August 20, 2024 – Distasio, Kowalski &Yelen LLC is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael J. Kowalski has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2025. This is Attorney Kowalski’s sixth straight year listed in the renowned publication. He was recognized for his work in the areas of medical malpractice law and personal injury litigation.

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review research and marketing company in the legal profession. The 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America© highlights outstanding legal talent and represents the top 5% of lawyers across the United States, providing invaluable guidance to clients and legal professionals.

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, Workers’ Compensation, and Estates & Wills.

To contact Attorney Michael J. Kowalski or for more information on Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen LLC, please visit dky.law or call 570-970-5400.  Tap to learn more about Attorney Kowalski.

 

WILKES-BARRE, PA – May 21, 2024 – Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen LLC is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael J. Kowalski has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for the 16th consecutive year. He has been top rated in the categories of Personal Injury Attorney and Medical Malpractice.

Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen handles the most complex cases, including birth injury, medical negligence, wrongful death, medical malpractice, auto and tractor trailer crash cases.

Super Lawyers rates lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high level of peer recognition and professional achievement. The objective is to create a comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys. Candidates are first nominated by their peers and then subjected to a multi-phase comprehensive state-by-state selection process. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor bestowed by Super Lawyers magazine. The annual selections are made using a process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. Attorneys are evaluated based on peer recognition and achievements including verdicts/settlements, representative clients, experience, honors/awards, bar and/or professional activity and pro bono and community service and other outstanding achievements among other criteria.

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, Workers’ Compensation, 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.

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Michael J. Kowalski

Michael J. Kowalski, a partner with DKY Law Firm, has been representing individuals and their families in personal injury matters for 30 years. These include cases involving medical malpractice, medical errors, birth injuries, and auto and truck accidents, among others. If you are injured, you want Attorney Kowalski and the DKY Law Firm fighting for you. Contact Attorney Kowalski today.

 

Daniel J. Distasio, of Distasio & Kowalski L.L.C., has been selected to the 2022 list as a member of

the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an

organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to

objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide a benchmark for

other lawyers to emulate.

 

Members are thoroughly vetted by a research team, selected by a blue-ribbon panel of attorneys with

podium status from independently neutral organizations, and approved by a judicial review board as

exhibiting virtue in the practice of law. Due to the incredible selectivity of the appointment process,

only the top one percent of attorneys in the United States are awarded membership in NADC. This

elite class of advocates consists of the finest leaders of the legal profession from across the nation.

 

Located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Distasio & Kowalski LLC, specializes in Medical Malpractice, Auto & Truck Accidents,

Birth Injuries, Personal Injuries, and Wrongful Death. For more information on Distasio & Kowalski LLC, please

visit dklawllc.com or call 570-970-5400.