Background
McGowan, Richard Stephen was born on February 4, 1954 in New York City. Son of Richard Allen and Ann (Bellner) McGowan.
McGowan, Richard Stephen was born on February 4, 1954 in New York City. Son of Richard Allen and Ann (Bellner) McGowan.
Bachelor in History, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1976; Juris Doctor, U. Boston, 1979.
Associate, D'Amato & Lynch, New York City, 1980-1981; associate, Barry T. McTierman & Moore, New York City, 1981-1983; associate, Bower & Gardner, New York City, 1983-1985; shareholder, Rheingold & McGowan, Professional Corporation, New York City, 1985-1995; of counsel, Weitz & Luxenberg, Professional Corporation, New York City, since 1995.
Instructor Intensive Trial Advisory Program/Cardoza Law School, since 1986. Member ATLA, New York State Trial Lawyers Association (director) since 1992, chair product liability committee 1992-1994, vice-chair legislation center since 1993, President award 1996), New York State Bar assosiation, New York County Lawyers Association (co-chair tort section 1995-1997).
Married Arline Rita Finnerty, May17, 1980. Children: Richard J., Matthew S., Michael J.