We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
1
Practice Area
We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: California
Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2026
100 Pine Street., Suite. 1250, San Francisco, CA, 94111
11 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2015
Excellent Attorney
When it comes to legal matters, John is my go to guy. His cordial and friendly manner helps to make the often scary legal world far less daunting. He’s always patient while answering questions, breaks things down to understandable chunks, but can also get as in depth as you care to go. When you ask h...
Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Honest and Reliable
I recently hired John to represent me in a nasty little traffic court situation. I was beyond impressed with John's commitment and dedication to helping me. While already extremely knowledgable in the area of traffic law, he went out of his way to do research on various topics and to contact colleagu...
Posted by Alan | April 09, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
John E. Cowan: An Honest, Caring Attorney
John E. Cowan represented me as an attorney in a difficult divorce case. He was not just an attorney but a friend. He was fair, honest, caring, helpful, courteous and he got the job done with a minimum of pain. Most importantly, he really, truly cares. He's not just an attorney: he's a friend.
Posted by Gene | April 09, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Gene P.
I have know John for over 10 years and he helped me with a divorce, a partnership agreement and dealing with a fellow contractor in a dispute with a client. John was professional, intuitive and very responsive.
Posted by Thomas K | January 15, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
thoughtful and competent
I as surprised at how little money John charged me over the four years where he gave me professional and heartfelt legal advice. I have been facing an evection and I am an elderly disabled tenant, although John helped me with the real estate problem I would recommend him for any situation where you n...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with John for over 20 years. John is professional, knowledgeable and a joy to work with."
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2026
updated on 02/12/2026This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2024
updated on 01/07/2025This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
undergraduate
Spanish