Atty. James R. Gowling

Atty. James R. Gowling

James R. Gowling is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation, medical malpractice defense and 3 other areas of law.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About James R. Gowling at a glance

James R. Gowling is an Attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Gislason & Hunter LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1969), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1970), U.S. Supreme Court (1978), and Iowa (2003). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1969) and Macalester College (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Gowling is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation, medical malpractice defense and 3 other areas of law
  • James R. received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James R. practices at Gislason & Hunter LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Gowling's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

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

James R. Gowling is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Minnesota →

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.

James R. Gowling is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James R. Gowling is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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

James R. Gowling is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James R. Gowling is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R. Gowling

Where is James R. Gowling's law office located?
James R. Gowling's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Gislason & Hunter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Gowling handle?
James R. Gowling focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James R. Gowling practiced law?
James R. Gowling has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James R. Gowling go to law school?
James R. Gowling earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact James R. Gowling for a consultation?
You can contact James R. Gowling 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 James R. Gowling received?
James R. Gowling's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1969
B.A.
Macalester College
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978
Iowa
Admitted: 2003

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