Atty. Robert McGowan

Atty. Robert McGowan

Robert McGowan is a Partner at DeCotiis. He is a member of the Labor and Employment, Employee Benefits, and Litigation practice groups.

Paramus Paramus 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert McGowan at a glance

Robert McGowan is an Associate based in Paramus, New Jersey, practicing at DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2017) and U.S. District Court District of New Jersey (2017). Educated at Seton Hall Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Paramus, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert McGowan is a Partner at DeCotiis
  • He is a member of the Labor and Employment, Employee Benefits, and Litigation practice groups
  • Prior to joining the firm, Mr. McGowan served as a law clerk to the Honorable Christopher D. Rafano in both the Family and Civil Divisions of the New Jersey Superior Court
  • In that capacity, Mr. McGowan performed legal research, drafted orders for pre and post judgment motions, and assisted the Court in drafting trial court opinions on a variety of subject areas
  • A lifelong native of New Jersey, Mr. McGowan attended Rutgers University where he graduated with honors
  • He went on to receive his J.D. from Seton Hall Law where he earned the Distinguished Scholarship award

Practice Areas Explained

Robert McGowan's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Paramus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert McGowan

Where is Robert McGowan's law office located?
Robert McGowan's law practice is located in Paramus, New Jersey. The firm is DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert McGowan handle?
Robert McGowan focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Robert McGowan practiced law?
Robert McGowan has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
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Education

Seton Hall Law J.D.
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Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2017
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2017

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