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Thomas H. McGowan

3.7
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 48 years

Lawsuits and disputes Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes, Wills & Living Wills

Thomas H McGowan P A, 150 2nd Ave N Ste 870, Saint Petersburg, FL

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Lawsuits and Disputes 90%

I vigorously work to get my cases in position to be tried, and this stratgey gets about 80% of them settled. I have done extensive work in the apellate arena and at this time am spending more and more time in Federal Court on myriad issues. I also deal with First Amendment issues. Some of my practice is family law litigation, but probaly about 20%, and I am picky about what I take in this arena.

48 years | 1,200 cases

90%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Basically I stick with simple wills and simple estate plans to minimize probate, but I do not have much tax soecialization so if the estate planning is too dificult, I will refer it out.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 48 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1977

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Law Offices of Thomas H. McGowan

Thomas H McGowan P A, 150 2nd Ave N Ste 870, Saint Petersburg, FL, 337013381

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Thomas H. McGowan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Once a Client, but never again

I hired Thomas McGowan, and he directed me to a higher case vs the small claims case I was originally looking to do. As a result; we lost the case, due to him not being prepared, and unorganized. McGowan's Motions looked like they were written by a 1st year student, and his Court demeanor lacks ent...husiasm and effort. After the case, I was stuck with Court Costs from the other party, because McGowan couldn't and didn't do his job. Then he abandoned me to fend for myself; I would not recommend this Attorney.

Posted by Michael | April 23, 2008 | Litigation

Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired)

I found Mr McGowan to be an exceptionally gifted attorney. His professional competency, ethics, & knowledge base are beyond reproach. He takes extreme pride in the quality of his work & ensures that the client's interests are well represented. I have seen him perform in court as well as in arbitratio...n & he acquits himself very well. I have recommeded at least three other client's to him, & would continue to unhesitatingly recommend others to this fine, outstanding attorney!

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

1981

cERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION, City of St Petersburg

Sample of Legal Cases

Florida Health Scis Ctr. v. Tribune Company

Trial Court withheld certain documents from discl

Rogers v. Rogers

Trial Court Reversed

Sanchez v. Swanson

Appeals Court reversed a trial court ruling .

LEWIS V. EVANS

Appeals Court reversed a defamation verdict

Mary Viator v. The FLorida Bar

Plaintiff prevailed over Bar's refusal to accept h

Corrections Corporation of America v. St. Petersburg Times

Appeals Court Upheld Favorable Ruling

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Education

1976

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Juris Doctor

1971

Florida State University

Master of Arts

1970

Florida State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1995

Apellate Law Seminar

First Amendment Appeals

Languages

Italian

Spanish

Activity

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