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Ellen M. McDowell
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About Ellen

I love being a lawyer because it is incredibly rewarding when a new client comes in who is stressed out because of a problem they're having and through the hour I spend with them, I can see the anxiety melting away.  I am privileged to have this gift that I am able to connect with people and let them know it's going to be OK.  My job is to let them know that we can handle their problem so they don't have to worry anymore.  Of course I still have to do the work afterward and actually fix their problems, but that's the easy part.  The challenge is to make my clients feel like they can turn their burden over to me and let me take care of it.  Once they do that they can walk out of here in a much better frame of mind, able to get on with their lives, and that's just such a good feeling for me.

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Practice areas

OtherChapter 13 bankruptcyChapter 7 bankruptcyLitigationChapter 11 bankruptcy
  1. Chapter 11 bankruptcy: 30%

    Represent debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 proceedings in NJ, EDPA

    33 years, 50 cases

  2. Litigation: 30%

    All types of litigation including consumer fraud, collection, landlord/tenant, contract disputes, employment; represent plaintiffs and defendants

    33 years, 500 cases

  3. Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 20%

    Represent debtors and creditors in Chapter 7 proceedings in NJ, EDPA

    33 years, 200 cases

  4. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 5%

    Represent debtors in Chapter 13 proceedings in NJ, EDPA

    28 years, 100 cases

  1. Wills and living wills: 5%

    Comprehensive estate planning

    28 years, 350 cases

  2. Land use and zoning: 5%

    Represent applicants for approval of land use applications in Planning and Zoning matters in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties

    28 years, 150 cases

  3. Real estate: 5%

    Commercial and residential real estate

    33 years, 350 cases

Contact

McDowell Law, PC

46 West Main St.
Maple Shade, NJ, 08052

Website
http://www.mcdowelllegal.com 

      46 W Main St
      Maple Shade, NJ, 080522432

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NJActive198903/30/2021
      PAActive198805/08/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2020
      Professional Lawyer of the Year - Burlington CountyNew Jersey Bar Association Committee on Professionalism2017
      Tax Honors CertificateRutgers University School of Law1988
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      ShareholderMcDowell Riga Posternock, PC2017 - Present
      Managing PartnerMcDowell Riga, PC1996 - 2011
      AssociateBerry & Martin1993 - 1996
      AssociateDrinker Biddle & Reath1988 - 1993
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Liberty Tax Service, Inc.Director2010 - Present
      Main Street Maple Shade, Inc.President2007 - Present
      Camden County Bar AssociationDirector2009 - 2015
      Main Street Maple Shade, Inc.Past President2007 - 2010
      Rotary Club of Maple ShadePast President2001 - 2002
      Maple Shade Business AssociationPast President1999 - 2003
      Maple Shade Advisory Board of CommerceMember1999 - 2017
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Mortgage Foreclosure in PAChapter 13 Remedies1990
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - CamdenJD1988
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Buying Real Estate Out of BankruptcyBankruptcy2015
      Bankruptcy ConferenceEthics in Bankruptcy2009
      seminarMortgage Foreclosure in PA1992
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      JB Pool v. Four Seasons at Smithvillejury verdict in favor of plaintiff
      Hutchins v. RogersJudgment for plaintiff in the amount of $23,000
      Tippin v. Twp. of PennsaukenSuperior Court reversed decision of Planning Board
      Deutsch v. Powderhorn Agency, Inc.Judgment for $98,000
      Scialabba v. KurtzmanAppellate Division reversed trial court's decision
      Beech v. BeechAppellate Division reversed trial court's decision and remanded
      E.M. v. John Doe, Inc.Settled at trial for $325,000 w/confidentiality clause

      Reviews

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      Review Ellen McDowell

      Competent professional.

      Posted by

      Ellen represented us through the pre trial phase and at trial. She did an excellent job and we won the case.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      SHE THE REAL DEAL

      Posted by

      Ellen & her crews were positively great. She made my Chapter 7 process smooth She kept me well informed include her secretary and relieved me & my wife all our Financial problem i Will definitely use Ellen again for any legal matters I might have THANK YOU Ellen M. Mcdowell for everything.

      ELLEN

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      Ellen & her staff were positively great. She made the Chapter 7 process easy & painless. She kept me well informed & greatly relieved any stress I might of had. Will definitely use Ellen again for any legal matters I might have.

      Need an expert attorney? Call Ellen~!!

      Posted by

      I have sought the expert legal advice of Ellen over the past 10+ years and she is now the only attorney that I will ever call to retain legal help. In my opinion Ellen McDowell is the best attorney in South Jersey and besides exceptionally knowledgeable and hard working, she is also compassionate and trustworthy. I am grateful to know Ellen and greatly appreciate how she has helped me with many legal matters in the past besides my will. Ellen is very active in the SJ community which just goes to show how much she cares for our community~! Thanks Ellen~!!

      A Great Lawyer

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      I have had Ellen handle the purchases of my two commercial buildings, the recent sale of one of my businesses, wills for my mother, my husband and me. She also skillfully helped me to avoid bankruptcy several years ago. Her office door is always open and as busy as she is, she never seems too busy to meet with me or address my concerns. I would not hesitate to recommend her to friends and family, which I have done on many occasions. She offers the perfect blend of compassion, honesty and knowledge of the law.

      The Best

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      She defended me in a malpractice case. She was knowledgeable and caring and dealt very well by herself against several other attorney adversaries. She got me a great result. I call her for legal advice whenever I need it.

      EXTRA ORDINARY!

      Posted by

      Words can not describe how confident I am in my attorney, Ellen McDowell and her staff of professionals.. I would also like to thank Devin, who always seems to make me feel as though anything is possible.. I am not suprised that everyone at the firm feels very optimistic about situations. They have a strong true leader, Ellen.! I have had her services since 2009. I would highly recommend her to represent your needs. I find Ellen to be extremely talented, knows her way in and around the system. Wastes no time to what matters......ME.... her client, I honestly feel as though she can achieve anything she puts her mind to. Thank you again for your true passion and profesionalism, and for making me smile again and again and again!!

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      Daniel Reinganum, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 12, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Ellen McDowell for four years through our mutual involvement in the Camden County Debtor/Creditor Committee and a number of bankruptcy cases we were both involved in. Ellen is a knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients and a respected member of the bar. Where I cannot help a client due to a conflict I have never had any hesitation to refer them to Ellen.

      Cost

      RATES
      • Hourly Rates$350-$425/hour
      • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
        45 minutes
      OTHER BILLING TYPES
      • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
        25%-33%
      PAYMENT METHODS

      Cash, Check, Credit Card