Atty. James A. Gouwar

Atty. James A. Gouwar

James A. Gouwar is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, financial markets and services, tax.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (332) 777-0090 Book Appointment

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About James A. Gouwar at a glance

James A. Gouwar is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on tax, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1985), New York (1988), and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M, 1988) and University of Denver (Bachelor, 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A. Gouwar is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, financial markets and services, tax
  • James received a degree from University of Denver in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Gouwar's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 James A. Gouwar

Where is James A. Gouwar's law office located?
James A. Gouwar's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Gouwar handle?
James A. Gouwar focuses on tax, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James A. Gouwar practiced law?
James A. Gouwar has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James A. Gouwar go to law school?
James A. Gouwar earned their education at (LL.M, 1988); (Bachelor, 1982).
How can I contact James A. Gouwar for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M
New York University School of Law
- 1988
Bachelor
University of Denver
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988

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