Atty. John M. McGowan

Atty. John M. McGowan

John M. McGowan is a lawyer practicing general law, corporate law, partnership law.

Norfolk Norfolk 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (757) 908-3156 Book Appointment

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About John M. McGowan at a glance

John M. McGowan is a business attorney based in Norfolk, Virginia. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1993). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1993) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.S., 1986). Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John M. McGowan is a lawyer practicing general law, corporate law, partnership law
  • John M. received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John M. practices in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. McGowan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. McGowan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is John M. McGowan's law office located?
John M. McGowan's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. McGowan handle?
John M. McGowan focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John M. McGowan practiced law?
John M. McGowan has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John M. McGowan go to law school?
John M. McGowan earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary
- 1993
B.S.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1993

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