The McGowan Law Firm

A Florida Law Firm That Helps Navigate Your Business Matters

  • Our Location

Jacksonville Beach, Florida, USA

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+1-904-372-0770

Professional and Experienced Business Law Attorney

You've Come to The Right Place

Jonathan A. McGowan (Jon) is not just an attorney, he is a seasoned business owner.  He’s taken the risks, been in the boardroom, and made the tough calls. That experience allows him to analyze your problem not just from the legal perspective, but to see the full picture of how actions either threaten or enhance your business. 

Decades of Experience

Jon founded his first business in 2003. In the past two decades he has owned multiple businesses in varying sectors. This diverse experience is an asset in addressing your legal needs as a business owner.

Published legal scholar

Jon has multiple publications in the legal field including articles in the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, the University of Chicago Business Law review. He is the author of two books on state constitutions and co-authored a third on international law.

Our Practice Areas

Business Formation

  • Choosing the right entity
  • Incorporation
  • Permitting
  • Governance
  • Non-Profits

    • General Business

  • Contract Reviews
  • Negotiations
  • Sales Tax
  • Cease & Desist
  • Regulatory Agencies

    • Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)

  • Outside legal counsel
  • Speaking engagements
  • Administrative compliance
  • Governance
  • Strategic planning
  • Lobbying and government affairs
  • Expert testimony

    • Administrative Law

  • Lobbying
  • Administrative Agencies
  • Applications
  • Permitting
  • Ethics complaints
  • Elections complaints
  • Florida Board of Bar Examiners

    • Municipal Governance

  • Bylaws
  • Ethics
  • Governance
  • Charter Revision
  • Roberts Rules of Order
  • Legislative drafting
  • Training ​

    • Europe Practice

    Working with European businesses looking to expand into Florida and with American companies looking to expand into the EU.​

    General Practice

  • The McGowan Law Firm may engage in the limited practice of other areas of law to assist clients.

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    We Look At The Law Differently

    Why Choose The McGowan Law Firm

    business experience

    Jon McGowan founded his first business in 2003. In the past two decades he has owned multiple businesses in varying sectors. This diverse experience is an asset in addressing your legal needs as a business owner.

    International Experience

    Jon's experience in international law is a valuable resource to businesses and law firms looking for clarification on complex transnational matters. He has presented at international law conferences the United States and Europe on a range of topics including judicial independence and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). He is a Fellow at the European Law Institute, where he is on the MCC for multiple legal development projects. He has multiple publications on international law and is a contributor for Forbes.

    Local Government Experience

    Jon has been involved in government affairs his entire career. This experience with the workings of state and local government allows him to navigate the process with ease, whether it be legislation, permits, or administrative action.

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