Patricia Murphy McGowan

Patricia Murphy McGowan

also known as Patricia McGowan-Berngartt

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 6 years

Car accident Lawyer at Derwood, MD
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident, Motorcycle Accident

19515 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 6 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2019

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Location

Law Offices of McGowan-Berngartt, LLC

19515 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD, 20855

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Great job Personal Injury Law Firm of McGowan-Berngartt

We chose Patricia McGowan-Berngartt because she demonstrated the qualities, experience, and dedication that are essential when handling a personal injury case, particularly one involving a pedestrian accident. From our first interaction, Patricia displayed extensive knowledge of personal injury law ...and a strong understanding of the complexities surrounding pedestrian accident claims. Her experience in dealing with insurance companies and navigating the legal process gave us confidence that our case would be handled professionally and effectively. Her office's convenient location near Rockville was also a significant factor, making communication and meetings more accessible. In addition, she has a capable and supportive staff (Sarah Gonzalez) that provides valuable legal assistance and helps ensure that important details are not overlooked. What stood out most was Patricia's confidence, compassion, and empathy. She took the time to listen carefully to our concerns, answer questions thoroughly, and make sure we understood every step of the process. She explained legal terms, procedures, and expectations in clear, concise language, making a potentially overwhelming situation much easier to navigate. Patricia is exceptionally detail-oriented and demonstrated a commitment to gathering all relevant evidence. She emphasized the role and importance of documentation and logging important and relevant details that can play a critical role in a personal injury case. She also followed through on obtaining and providing police body camera footage, showing her dedication to uncovering all available facts and evidence. Throughout our interactions, she maintained consistent communication through follow-up calls, emails, and updates. We never felt left wondering about the status of our case because she made it a priority to keep us informed and prepared for what came next. Patricia also provided realistic expectations regarding the legal process, potential outcomes, and the next steps should a civil lawsuit become necessary. Her willingness to discuss medical treatment, doctor visits, and physical therapy demonstrated her understanding that recovery involves both legal and physical challenges. Most importantly, Patricia showed perseverance and a genuine commitment to seeking justice. She demonstrated a willingness to go the extra mile and advocated aggressively when needed while remaining compassionate and supportive throughout the process. Her professionalism, dedication, and client-focused approach made her the clear choice for representing us. Thank you Patricia and Sarah.

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Auto accident

Patricia and her Paralegal Jennifer were on the case from the start. They communicated effectively and often. I always knew what was going on. The process was explained clearly to and I have never been through something like this before. I knew going into court what to expect. We got the max dollar. ...I got Patricia's name from a highly influential and powerful person who used her services. I would highly recommend Patricia and her team to anyone.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

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Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys

Associations

2026 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice, Women's Caucus Committee

Co-chair

Education

2019

Barry University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

DePaul University

Secondary Education English

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