Atty. James Henry McGowan

Atty. James Henry McGowan

James Henry McGowan is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, alternative dispute resolution. James received a B.S. degree from Fordham University in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Syracuse Syracuse 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About James Henry McGowan at a glance

James Henry McGowan is a personal injury, litigation, and adr attorney based in Syracuse, New York. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in New York (1966), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1967), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1969), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (LL.B., 1966) and Fordham University (B.S., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Henry McGowan is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, alternative dispute resolution
  • James received a B.S. degree from Fordham University in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • James practices in Syracuse, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Henry McGowan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Henry McGowan 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.

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Civil Litigation

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

James Henry McGowan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

James Henry McGowan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

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 Syracuse 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 Henry McGowan

Where is James Henry McGowan's law office located?
James Henry McGowan's law practice is located in Syracuse, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Henry McGowan handle?
James Henry McGowan focuses on personal injury, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Henry McGowan practiced law?
James Henry McGowan has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James Henry McGowan go to law school?
James Henry McGowan earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.S., 1963).
How can I contact James Henry McGowan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Henry McGowan received?
James Henry McGowan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1966
B.S.
Fordham University
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1990

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