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About James W. McGowan at a glance
James W. McGowan is a Principal based in Sitka, Alaska, practicing at James Mcgowan. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1976) and Alaska (1977). Educated at Willamette University J.D. (—) and Marquette University A.B. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Sitka, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. James W. McGowan is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, civil law, criminal defense law and 8 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Marquette University, and has been licensed for 50 years
- James practices at James McGowan in Sitka, AK
Practice Areas Explained
James W. McGowan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. McGowan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James W. McGowan is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Alaska →
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 W. McGowan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alaska →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James W. McGowan is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Alaska →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James W. McGowan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alaska →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James W. McGowan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alaska →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alaska
Practicing law in Alaska. Legal matters in Alaska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sitka are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alaska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alaska 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 Alaska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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