Atty. Frederick Rueben McGowen

Atty. Frederick Rueben McGowen

Frederick Rueben McGowen is a lawyer practicing litigation, defective and dangerous products, environmental and natural resources and 1 other area of law. Frederick received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years.

New York New York 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Frederick Rueben McGowen at a glance

Frederick Rueben McGowen is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1993) and U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1993). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1992) and Columbia University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Frederick Rueben McGowen is a lawyer practicing litigation, defective and dangerous products, environmental and natural resources and 1 other area of law
  • Frederick received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Frederick practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Frederick Rueben McGowen's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frederick Rueben McGowen

Where is Frederick Rueben McGowen's law office located?
Frederick Rueben McGowen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frederick Rueben McGowen handle?
Frederick Rueben McGowen focuses on business, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Frederick Rueben McGowen practiced law?
Frederick Rueben McGowen has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Frederick Rueben McGowen go to law school?
Frederick Rueben McGowen earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Frederick Rueben McGowen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1992
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1993

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