John Scott Cowhig

I worked with John for over three years on a highly contested divorce that we just finished and settled today. After working with two other attorneys before him, I can say without hesitation that John was by far the best decision I made in this process. John is direct, efficient, and does not wast...e your time or your money. He is not cheap, but he is absolutely worth it. His experience in family law and deep knowledge of the Orange County court system and judges alone justify his fees. He is highly respected by both opposing counsel and the judges themselves. On more than one court appearance, the judge explicitly commented that I had a very good attorney, which says a lot. John has been practicing family law for over 30 years, and it shows. He is extremely sharp in the courtroom and always comes prepared. He is calm, deliberate, and thoughtful under pressure, and he has an incredible memory for details. He remembers your case, your history, and the nuances that actually matter when it counts. Here’s what you will get with John: clear, to-the-point answers; honest guidance based on what actually works in court; quick, timely replies directly from him, not from paralegals or junior attorneys; and a lawyer who is steady, strategic, and focused on results. Here’s what you won’t get: empty promises, hand-holding, or emotional reassurance. John isn’t a man of many words unless they matter. He won’t stroke your ego or try to be your emotional support system, and honestly, that’s a good thing. If you’re going through a highly contested divorce, especially with a narcissistic or high-conflict spouse, get a counselor for emotional support. It’s far cheaper and far more effective than paying a high-end attorney to make you feel better without delivering results. You may notice the occasional typo in his emails. That threw me off at first, but I quickly realized it’s because John puts his focus where it matters most. He is laser-focused on the big picture and on the details that affect outcomes. His intelligence is obvious when it counts, and he is genuinely brilliant at the parts of the job that matter most in court. I spent far more money on “cheaper” attorneys before finding John. In the end, John saved me time, money, and stress because he cuts straight to what matters and doesn’t miss a beat. I’m genuinely grateful for John’s work and professionalism, and I would confidently recommend him to anyone facing a complex or high-conflict divorce.

I would highly recommend John Cowhig and team! They were very professional and efficient during my divorce filing. I was expecting and bracing for the worst...however, I was extremely surprised at how smooth and painless the process was. The communication was superb, they answered all of my questi...ons and concerns promptly and thoroughly.

John was very honest and forthcoming as to possible outcomes of my case. He was always there for inquiries I had and was very efficient, considering my situation, in resolving my case in a timely and cost savings manner. He was also very fair in his cost. I would recommend John to anyone having marit...al issues.

John handled a difficult case for me where the other side was unwilling to be reasonable or to negotiate. John is knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful, a great writer, and has a calming presence. He was always available for quick questions and was able to help me decide which issues to fight for and... which are not worth it. We won the case and I credit John completely for this.