Deborah Louise Gowen

Deborah Louise Gowen

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 28 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at ATHENS, GA
Practice Areas: Social Security, Litigation, Employee Benefits

PO BOX 81506, ATHENS, GA

About Deborah

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 10%

Long Term Disability benefits

16 years

10%
Litigation 10%

Social Security Disability Law

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 28 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1997

Inactive Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Gowen Disability Law, LLC

PO BOX 81506, ATHENS, GA, 30608

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Deborah Louise Gowen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cindy morning | July 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Blessed

So helpful during the long process of obtaining my disability. She kept me calm and was reassuring during the whole process. Will definitely recommend Ms. Gowen ❤️ Grateful beyond words for all shes done.

Deborah Gowen

Replied last July 9, 2020

Thank you for your kind words. I am so pleased not only that we were successful but also that I was able to support you during this trying process! Best wishes. Deborah

Posted by Tara | June 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome Attorney

Deborah Gowen helped me navigate my way through the whole SS Disability process. She was always accessible when I needed her to decipher what all the forms sent to me ment. I highly recommend her!!

Posted by Gail | March 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disability

I hired Ms. Gowen to help me get on disability and she exceeded my expectations. She is professional, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable. She helped me with the entire process answering my questions and when my worry/stress felt like it was getting the best of me she was right there to reassu...re me. If you are looking for a great attorney then I highly recommend Ms. Gowen. You will not be disappointed.

Posted by Larry | December 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disability

She was fantastic at researching my situation to make sure I qualified before wasting her time or mine to file for my disability. She is very knowledgeable and kind.

Posted by Brenda | October 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate and very professional.

I was more than pleased with Ms Gowen services. She walked me through each step of the process. Ms Gowen is very compassionate, professional and she is always willing to answer any questions you may have. Words cannot describe how wonderful she is !

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Deborah Louise Gowen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Thomas

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leslie Jones

Litigation lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Deborah for more than a decade. We first met when she worked as a criminal defense attorney. She has always been a strong advocate in the courtroom. She is also a compassionate and empathetic counselor. I was so impressed with her work that when she began handling disability cases, I trusted Deborah enough to recommend her to a family member who needed help with a social security case. Deborah did an excellent job on his case, and my family was grateful for her help. I recommend Deborah highly."

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Matthew Jordan

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Deb is a fantastic advocate. She is sharp, caring, and down to earth. I am glad to send clients her way and I endorse this lawyer."

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Vanessa Webber

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Branch

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deborah is a strong advocate for her disability clients. Anyone seeking Social Security benefits would be wise to seek her representation."

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Robert Lenhardt

Employee benefits lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Cates

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deborah is an experienced and smart attorney. She is an expert in Social Security disability law and is always well-prepared. I would trust her to represent me in a Social Security disability appeal."

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Ryan Swingle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Leslie Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Gowen Disability Law, LLC

2009 - 2012

Attorney, Silver & Archibald, LLP

Associations

2009 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

2000 - Present

Florida Bar

Member - inactive

1997 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1997 - Present

Western Circuit Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

University of Georgia School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1987

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Languages

English

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