Daniel McGowan | Cleveland Estate Lawyer
Daniel McGowan 
Estate, Wills & Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Power of Attorney, Guardianship
https://www.mcgowanlawohio.com
- Law Office: Law Offices of Daniel McGowan, LLC
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- Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D. 1994
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 29 years
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QUESTIONNAIRE
Successfully represented a trust beneficiary in a case where a trustee was accused of financially exploiting an elderly person and breaching her fiduciary duty. The case also involved issues relating to undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity and a challenge to a will and trust. The case involved evidence and witnesses in both Florida and Ohio.
How did you build a successful practice?I started practicing with a focus on helping people and doing pro bono work with the legal aid society. Over time, a positive network developed and I am recognized for my work ethic, integrity and professionalism.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?Clients should look for a lawyer who has a commitment to client services, including responsiveness and open communication. It is important for clients to be informed about their case and have access to their lawyers.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?Local knowledge is critical to the success of my cases because of the unique characteristics of the various venues where I handle Ohio and Florida probate, estate, and trust cases.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?I can provide a basic case assessment and provide the caller with various options available to meet their legal goals.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?The purpose of the free phone consultation is to learn about the caller's specific situation and to discuss the variety of legal routes available to achieve the client's goals.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?I have many years of experience handling very complicated probate estate cases in Ohio and Florida and have been involved in some of the largest inheritance disputes.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?The most rewarding aspect of my job is helping people access the judicial system to accomplish their goals in probate cases.
What are your other interests in addition to law?I am a musician and play the trumpet and the piano.
Are you involved in your community?I am a Rotary Club member and belong to the Lawyers Guild for the Diocese.
Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Law Offices of Daniel McGowan, LLC | Cleveland, OH | Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University | J.D. | Law School | 1994 |
| Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Bachelors | 1991 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Florida | 2012 |
| Ohio | 1994 |
| Pennsylvania | 1997 |
Associations
- As a Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania elder law attorney and and an Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania Probate Lawyer, Daniel McGowan has been recognized for his contributions to the probate court and the probate process by appointment to the Florida Probate Rules Committee. Attorney McGowan is an also an active member of the Estate Planning and Trust sections of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Cleveland and the Lawyers Guild of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, and the Elder and Special Needs Section of the Ohio State Bar Association.
Attorney McGowan was named by the President of the Florida Bar to serve through the 2020 term on the Florida Probate Rules Committee and is an active member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar and the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of the American Bar Association. Daniel McGowan is also an active member of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and is an Executive Committee Member of the Estate Planning Institute of the Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and is the outline chair for the annual Estate Planning Institution in Cleveland.
Honors & Awards
- Attorney McGowan is an AV Rated attorney.
As both an Ohio Probate Lawyer and Florida probate lawyer, Daniel McGowan has been awarded a Distinguished rating by Martindale-Hubbell for ethics and litigation excellence. Mr. McGowan has been involved in some of the largest probate litigation disputes in Florida, and has handled complex international inheritance and estate disputes. Mr. McGowan has been a regular commentator on issues of probate court, the probate process, probate law, estate planning, will contests, estate litigation, and power of attorney abuse.
Cases
Woodward v Woodward
Successful AppealWillis v. Couch
Favorable Jury Verdict
Publications
- For more information please visit Ohio Probate and Trust Litigation Blog.
Daniel McGowan is featured in the October issue of Attorney at Law Magazine and authored the feature article in the Estate Planning, Charitable Giving and Elder Law Journal.
Daniel McGowan is featured in the Barrister. and recently presented at the annual Professional Advisors Seminar for the Catholic Community Foundation for the Diocese of Cleveland.
Office Hours
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| 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
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Additional Info
OH State Lawyer Additional Information: Biography: Practicing Probate And Trust Litigation And Inheritance Disputes Throughout State And Federal Courts In Ohio And Florida. Daniel A. Mcgowan Is An Accomplished Trial Lawyer And Litigation Counsel For Individuals, Families, Foundations, Endowments, And Institutions. Practice Exclusively In The Area Of Advising Fiduciaries And Individuals In All Aspects Of Trust Administration And Related Court Proceedings, Including Will And Trust Contests, Actions To Construe, Modify And Reform Wills And Trusts, Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Claims, Elder Abuse, As Well As Proceedings To Remove And Surcharge Fiduciaries.
Fee: Free Consultation. Call today to learn more about my fee structure.
Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2021-08-31
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