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About James P. McGowen at a glance
James P. McGowen is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at McGowen & Shaw, P.L.L.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2003). Educated at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Southeastern Oklahoma State University (B.A., 1972). Active member of Dallas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James P. McGowen is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, energy and 15 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 27 years
- James practices at McGowen & Shaw, P.L.L.C. in Dallas, TX
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James P. McGowen is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Texas →
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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. McGowen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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