Atty. James P. McGowan
James P. McGowan is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation, personal injury.
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James P. McGowan is a personal injury, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Bellevue, Washington. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Washington (1972). Educated at Boston University (B.A. University, 1972) and Duke University (J.D., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Bellevue, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James P. McGowan is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation, personal injury
- James received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1972, and has been licensed for 54 years
- James practices in Bellevue, WA
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James P. McGowan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James P. McGowan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
James P. McGowan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James P. McGowan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James P. McGowan is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Washington →
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bellevue are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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