James W. McGowan

James W. McGowan

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 49 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Sitka, AK
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation ... +4 more

202 Katlian St #A, Sitka, AK

About James

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 33%

Auto, aircraft, defective products and maritime accidents.

33%
Criminal Defense 24%

Including defense against sport and commercial hunting/fishing charges

24%
Real Estate 10%

Construction and boundary disputes

10%
Business 5%

Contract, partnership and general business litigation

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 48 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 49 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1976

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James W. McGowan

202 Katlian St #A, Sitka, AK, 99835

Attorney At Law

202 A Katlian St, Sitka, AK, 99835-7501

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James W. McGowan's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Genuine

After a short consultation, my perception of Mr. McGowan is that he shows a real interest in each individual case and making sure that he is very thorough in the details and having everything in order before proceeding to continue with his clients. I tip my hat to you Mr. McGowan.

Posted by brant | February 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Superb Lawyer

Mr. McGowan is currently representing a non-profit hostel organization with which I am associated. He immediately grasped the salient details of this complex problem and went to work to bring the litigation to a successful conclusion. I was greatly impressed by his legal acumen, practical approach,... comprehensive research, appreciation of the conflicting personalities involved, and quick responses to issues as they arose. I strongly recommend this lawyer.

Posted by Christopher | February 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer and person

James was thoughtful , wise and helpful with a comprehensive understanding of the law and it’s particialr local dynamics. I would use James again in a heartbeat.

Posted by Tom | February 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

"Get me McGowan!"

Jim has handled my legal affairs with great knowledge of the law and its application. His fees are very reasonable; I would highly recommend Jim McGowan

Posted by Vance | January 31, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

James McGowan

I have known, and worked with, James McGowan since 1984. He is a gifted lawyer with integrity, judgment, a keen sense of humor, and a gifted mind. Too, he is a fair biller. I highly recommend James. Although I am a lawyer, were I to need independent legal advice or counsel, James would be at the ...very top of my list.

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James W. McGowan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julie Willoughby

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. McGowan is an outstanding lawyer in both civil and criminal law. Smart, experienced, pragmatic and always is very careful to achieve the best outcome for his clients while still trying to be parsimonious with his their resources. He has the respect of judges and lawyers."

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Julie Willoughby

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Brandon Marx

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Alaska’s Too Ten Personal Injury Attorneys, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

Education

1973

Marquette University

A.B., Economics

N/A

Willamette University

J.D.

Languages

French

Spanish

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