Atty. Gary Cowan

Atty. Gary Cowan

Mr. Gary Cowan is a lawyer practicing corporate, business, criminal and 12 other areas of law.

Cleveland Cleveland 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary Cowan at a glance

Gary Cowan is an Associate based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Elk & Elk Co., Ltd.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on car accidents, trusts, probate, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1970), Colorado (1985), Ohio (1988), and U.S. Federal Courts U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia U.S. District Court Southern Dis (1988). Educated at Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio (J.D., 1987) and University of Ottawa (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Gary Cowan is a lawyer practicing corporate, business, criminal and 12 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.S. degree from University of Ottawa in 1981, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Gary practices at Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Cowan's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Trusts

Gary Cowan is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Gary Cowan is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Ohio →

Wrongful Death

Gary Cowan is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary Cowan

Where is Gary Cowan's law office located?
Gary Cowan's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Elk & Elk Co., Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Cowan handle?
Gary Cowan focuses on car accidents, trusts, probate, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Gary Cowan practiced law?
Gary Cowan has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Gary Cowan go to law school?
Gary Cowan earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact Gary Cowan for a consultation?
You can contact Gary Cowan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary Cowan received?
Gary Cowan's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- 1987
B.S.
University of Ottawa
- 1981

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1970
Colorado
Admitted: 1985
Ohio
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Federal Courts U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia U.S. District Court Southern Dis
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990

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