Andrew Stuart Cowan

Andrew Stuart Cowan

4.9
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 32 years

Litigation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime

811 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1460, Los Angeles, CA

About Andrew

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

22 years | 40 cases

50%
White Collar Crime 30%

29 years | 45 cases

30%
Federal Crime 20%

29 years | 150 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 525-525 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Holmes, Taylor, Cowan, Athey & Jones LLP

811 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1460, Los Angeles, CA, 90017

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Andrew Stuart Cowan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andy | October 12, 2020 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Sharpest tool in the box

Andrew got to the heart of an international problem with such speed, and offered advice that was not only clear and correct, that my problem, when followed up in London, disappeared very quickly. There was no gain for Andrew in this process, and it was advice that other attorneys, on both sides of th...e pond, had failed to identify. When I first spoke to Andrew I was living a dystopian nightmare and had been for three months. Andrew's astuteness allowed me to wake from that nightmare and move on with my life.

Posted by Marsha | October 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employee Benefits

Great lawyer

Andrew took my case when others would not. It involved the back-office provider for the company I worked for mis-categorizing some of the work I did for them which negatively affected my retirement pension. Andrew was able to get a settlement in my favor..

Posted by Nancy | October 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My life in good hands !!!

Thank you for your help, determination, courage, analytical skills, and hard work. I appreciate that you didn't give up on me or my case and helped me stay out of jail so I can be with my kids . I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone in need of a good lawyer. My family and I are very grate...ful for all that you have done for us. Thank you so much

Posted by Piere | September 19, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

I met Andrew Cowan for an issue I had. He took his time and explained everything and provided great advice. He is very knowledgeable and went over many details that put me at ease with my case. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Shirin | September 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Trustworthy, dedicated, compassionate and professional!

Andy represented me in a very complex and challenging case against a former employer. The circumstances of the case involved very stressful and personal attacks on my character with much sensitive information. Through it all, Andy was there and was always a true professional and, above that, he was... kind, caring and compassionate and was a true champion! Andy was determined and kept me moving forward even when I thought about giving up on the case. Andy's approach was very meticulous and methodical and he was always conscientious about costs and only performed the tasks that were absolutely necessary and beneficial to the case. In the end, we received a fair and just settlement. I would hire Andy again - no question! Fantastic attorney.

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Andrew Stuart Cowan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dominic Valerian

Litigation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I was partners with Andy for several years and worked closely with him defending an employment class action lawsuit. Andy is a sharp litigator, quick to grasp complex issues, and great to work with. He excels at anticipating his clients' needs, communicating clearly, and identifying pragmatic solutions to his clients' problems. For high stakes cases, Andy is a great choice."

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Stephen Jones

Federal crime lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Andrew is a creative, assertive, hard-working and imaginative litigator with a great grasp of the law. His talents extend beyond the courtroom to both the negotiation table and the court of public opinion. His clients are always in good hands."

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Damian Martinez

White collar crime lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andy is a very experienced trial attorney who is intelligent and has great integrity. Andy has a great reputation among lawyers in Los Angeles, and he is capable of handling both criminal and civil cases."

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Theodore Margolis

Litigation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. He is intelligent and has excellent experience. I worked with him on a few difficult cases and it verified that he is both hardworking and very experienced. Andy is also a very good person."

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Matthew Sloan

Litigation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Friend

"Andy is a top-notch litigator and an experienced trial attorney. We served together in the U.S. Attorneys Office where Andy was one of the top prosecutors in the public corruption section. While there, we co-tried a difficult health care fraud case against two pharmacists who had submitted hundreds of thousands of dollars of fraudulent invoices to the MediCal program for drugs prescribed to liver transplant patients. Andy was the lead strategist and was dynamite on both cross examination and in closing argument. He is a gifted writer and researcher, and a formidable litigator in all respects."

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Matthew Umhofer

Federal crime lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Andy and I have worked together at the United States Attorney's Office, and since. He's a consummate professional, a seasoned trial lawyer, and a great guy. He's someone you want in your corner."

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Stephen Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Gallo LLP

2006 - 2011

Managing Director, Kroll

1999 - 2006

Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office, Central District Of California

1994 - 1999

Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division

Associations

2013 - Present

Federal Indigent Defense Panel, Central District of California

Panel Attorney

Education

N/A

USC Law School

law

N/A

Yale Univ

undergraduate

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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