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Nicholas Charles McGowan
also known as Nick McGowan, N.C.C. McGowan
About Nicholas
Biography
Education:
- Bellevue University, BA, 1977, English Literature, Cum Laude
- The University of Massachusetts, BA, 1981, Theater Arts, Suma Cum Laude
- Florida A&M University College of Law, Juris Doctor, 2007, Law, Cum Laude
Practice Areas:
- Personal Injury Law
- Family Law
Work Biography:
- Nick focuses his practice areas on both Personal Injury Law and Family Law.
Before joining his current law firm, Nick spent thirty-three years in the insurance industry, both in Massachusetts and Florida, working for three of the larger insurance companies in the United States, starting first as a Special Investigation investigating fraud cases and finally investigating and overseeing personal injury lawsuits brought against the insurance companies for which he worked and their insureds.
Awards, Honors, And Other Information:
- Florida A&M University College of Law, Law Review, 2004 to 2006; graduated with honors, 2007; Student Bar Association Representative, 2006 to 2007; Dean's List 2004 to 2007; recipient of Florida A&M College of Law's 2007 Percy R. Luney, Jr., "Spirit of Service" Award "For Service and Commitment to the College of Law and the Community."
Honor student and Dean's List Student at both Bellevue University (1975 to 1977) and the University of Massachusetts/Boston (1979 to 1981).
Who's Who in College American, 1980 to 1981.
- Passed the Florida Bar/Admitted to Practice, 2007.
- Second Degree Black Belt, Kempo Karate and Ju Jitsu, awarded 1985.
2017 and 2018 AVVO Top Contributor Award.
- Author of four different fiction novels, written under the name of N.C.C. McGowan, 2009 to 2018 (The Tender Mercies of the Wicked, A Tale Told by an Idiot, We Hanged Our Harps upon the Willows, and Gagoon); all available at - =la_B00QMV29IC_B00QMV29IC_sr/167-4277154-3071416?rh=i%3Abooks&field-author=N.+C.+C.+McGowan&sort=relevance&ie=UTF8&qid=1475673818, and at =nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=gagoon.
His one-act play, a comedy, A Ride on a Bus, was produced for a week-long run at the prestigious "Harbor Arts Festival" in Boston, Massachusetts, the Spring of 1981.
- United States Air Force Veteran, 1974 to 1978, Sergeant in U.S. Air Force Intelligence Service/Data Intelligence, stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. He was also stationed at Quantico Marine Corp. Based, Quantico, VA, for two months of training with the U.S. Marines there (he was one of only nine airmen stationed at the base). Even though he told the Gunnery Sergeant continually that he was not a Marine, the Gunny didn't believe him and treated him like the rest of the jarheads.
Personal Biography:
- In his personal life, Nick likes to do various volunteer work through his church, likes to play with his two mischievous cats (Miss Bones and Mr. Sox), and likes to watch when he can all of the Boston professional sports teams compete (and, of course, he absolutely loves it when The Boston Red Sox, The Boston Celtics, The Boston Bruins, and The New England Patriots all win many, many championships!). He has also been known to grab a karaoke microphone or two and regale the audience with spot-on impersonations of Louis Armstrong and Elvis Presley. Nick has been married for over thirty years to his lovely wife, Kathy, and has lived in Central Florida since 1989.
- Favorite Foods: Chinese dinner of Egg Fu Young, Egg Rolls, Peking Ravioli, and Fried Rice; Spaghetti with red gravy and meatballs; side dish: Potato Salad; dessert: any type of pie or cake, especially New York-style cheesecake and wedding cake.
Favorite Music: The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Presley.
- Favorite Films: The Searchers, The Princess Bride, and The Godfather (both I and II).
- Favorite Books (other than his own): Anything by John Steinbeck, Mark Twain, or John Grisham.
Favorite Places: St. Augustine, FL; Rome, Italy; London, England; Munich, Germany; Paris, France; and Dublin, Ireland.
- Places lived: Medway, MA; Boston, MA; Salem, MA; Bellingham, MA; Quantico, VA; San Antonio, TX; Omaha, NE; Cardiff, Wales, UK; Downey, CA; and Orlando, FL.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Women's Family Law Firm
12301 Lake Underhill Rd Ste 249, Orlando, FL, 32828-4508
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Nicholas Charles McGowan's Reviews
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Posted by Tatiana | February 23, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful,knowledgeable
Reliable and fast in answering. Covered all aspects of the issue. Thank you for your answer!
Posted by Chintan | December 5, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful and detailed
I had a concern and rear end collision and he answered all questions very thoroughly. Very helpful and would recommend.
Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great advice
Answer my questions thoroughly
Posted by Stephen | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Legal Council
The expertise and council offered by Nicholas and staff was on point and precise. They oversaw every detail and communicated it very well. I highly recommend his service.
Nicholas Charles McGowan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney McGowan routinely provides thoughtful and insightful responses to questions as a service to this community. Attorney McGowan is not doing this for any personal benefit; rather, he is providing this service to help those in need. He is an asset to this community."
"Mr. McGowan is a gem for this community. He and I routinely answer questions on Avvo together and his insight, guidance, and thoughtfulness are unmatched. Mr. Gowan knows the law and is willing to share for the good of the community around him. A true advocates' advocate."
"Mr. McGowan provides thoughtful and meaningful replies here. His insights reflect an understanding and clarity that come from experience. I endorse Mr. McGowan."
"Always insightful and thorough, I endorse this attorney for any family law problem you may have."
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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Invariably, Mr. McGowan's responses to car accident questions on Avvo are spot on."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have learned that he is honest, committed, competent, and kind - all qualities a potential client should be looking for in an attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. A contributor to the legal community and a real asset to the bar in general."
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Experience
Honors
2018
2017 and 2018 AVVO Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2007
Percy R. Luney, Jr. "Spirit of Service" Award, Florida A&M University College of Law
1981
Listed Among Outstanding College Students, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Retired Attorney But Still Licensed, Retired
2016 - Present
Associate, Women's Family Law Firm
1983 - 2016
Senior Associate/Litigation Coordinator, Various National Insurance Companies
Associations
2007 - Present
Florida BarMember
2005 - 2010
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Anonymous (withholding all parties' names)
The $25,000.00 BI limits check was received on 7/21/2018 and the $100,000.00 UIM limits check was received via overnight express mail on 8/15/2017, just two (2) days after it received the demand and my telephone call
Education
2007
Florida A&M University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
American Educational Institute, Inc.
Senior Claim Law Associate
1981
University of Massachusetts, Boston
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1977
Bellevue University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Seminar at Women's Homeless Shelter
Domestic Violence
Publications
2018
Create Space Publishing/Amazon
Gagoon - under N.C.C. McGowan
2014
Tate Publishing
At Tale Told by an Idiot - under N.C.C. McGowan
2014
Tate Publishing
We Hanged our Harps upon the Willows - under N.C.C. McGowan
2009
Tate Publishing
The Tender Mercies of the Wicked - under N.C.C. McGowan
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What do I do if I’ve been in a small accident and don’t have insurance in California?
18 Jun 2021
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Can I sue the man who hit my parked car. He does not have insurance and I'm underinsured.
17 Jun 2021
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I was in a automobile accident earlier this year in Mesa, AZ. The other driver was at fault, driving a government postal truck
18 Jun 2021