Atty. John Thomas McDowell

Atty. John Thomas McDowell

John Thomas McDowell is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, personal injury defense, litigation and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Thomas McDowell at a glance

John Thomas McDowell is a personal injury, employment, litigation, and adr attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987) and U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of California and U.S. Suprem (1987). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Thomas McDowell is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, personal injury defense, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas McDowell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas McDowell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Thomas McDowell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Thomas McDowell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Thomas McDowell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Thomas McDowell is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thomas McDowell

Where is John Thomas McDowell's law office located?
John Thomas McDowell's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas McDowell handle?
John Thomas McDowell focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Thomas McDowell practiced law?
John Thomas McDowell has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Thomas McDowell go to law school?
John Thomas McDowell earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact John Thomas McDowell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of California and U.S. Suprem
Admitted: 1987

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