Clients turn to H. Michael Bowers for his exceptional representation both inside and outside the courtroom. Practicing law for more than 43 years, he also has more than 20 years of mediation experience serving clients outside the courtroom, achieving successful results through arbitrations, mediations, and all forms of alternative dispute resolution.
As a certified circuit court mediator (2000), certified circuit court arbitrator (1998), and an approved federal court mediator, Mike has conducted numerous mediations state-wide focusing on the mediation of state court, federal court, pre-lawsuit, complex, and multi-party disputes, involving a wide range of issues.
Mike’s legal and technical experience has made him a logical choice for parties searching for an experienced and knowledgeable neutral to help resolve their disputes, whether through mediation or arbitration.
On the litigation side of Mike’s practice, he represents a broad range of industries and focuses on defending complex cases in the areas of products liability, toxic tort, construction defects, and insurance law.
A resident of Charleston, South Carolina, Mike is the former South Carolina State Representative for Defense Research Institute and former President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association. Before entering private practice, Mike was Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina in the Litigation Section. Currently, he is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel and Product Liability Advisory Counsel.
In addition to his busy practice, Mike loves to play golf and he has a particular interest in the architecture of golf courses. He is also the former president of the Country Club of Charleston.
Education:
- J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law, 1975
- B.A., Political Science, University of South Carolina, 1971
Professional and Community Affiliations:
- South Carolina Defense Trial Lawyers Association
- President-Elect (1999-2000)
- CLE Seminar Program Chair (1996)
- Annual Program Seminar Chair (1993)
- Products Liability Advisory Counsel
- Charleston County Bar Association
Cost
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