Atty. John (Jay) R. Gowell
John (Jay) R. Gowell is a lawyer practicing corporate and business, nonprofit organizations, public finance and 1 other area of law.
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John (Jay) R. Gowell is a Partner based in Johnston, Rhode Island. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and government. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1981), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1981), and Massachusetts Florida New York (1985). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1981) and Trinity College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rhode Island Bar Association National Association of Bond Lawyers Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Johnston, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John (Jay) R. Gowell is a lawyer practicing corporate and business, nonprofit organizations, public finance and 1 other area of law
- John (Jay) received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- John (Jay) practices in Johnston, RI
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John (Jay) R. Gowell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John (Jay) R. Gowell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John (Jay) R. Gowell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John (Jay) R. Gowell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
John (Jay) R. Gowell is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Rhode Island →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Johnston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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