Arbitrated over 40 matters. Subject
matters included contract, oil and gas, construction, trade secret,
fraud, antitrust, insurance coverage, ERISA, and executive
severance.
22 cases tried to a decision. (See Sample Case Profiles: Arbitration)
Mediated over 2000 lawsuits. Emphasis on
complex cases. Significant mediation experience in antitrust, contract,
securities fraud, oil and gas, legal malpractice, environmental,
intellectual property, construction, toxic tort, products liability,
insurance coverage, and employment. (See Sample Case Profiles: Mediation)
Attorney for over 30 years:
1973 to 1989—complex business litigation (founding partner at Susman, Godfrey & McGowan)
1990 to present—mediation, arbitration, special master, arbitration consulting, and neutral evaluation (Services)
For a description of experience in particular subject matter areas, see Experience.
Education and Professional Qualifications
J.D., University of Texas School of Law (1973); Associate Editor, Texas Law Review
Member, Texas Panel of Distinguished Neutrals,
International Institute For Conflict Prevention and Dispute Resolution
(“CPR”)
Member, CPR's nationwide Energy, Oil and Gas Panel of Distinguished Neutrals
Member, CPR's nationwide Insurance/Policyholder Coverage Panel of Distinguished Neutrals
Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (London)
Member, Panel of Neutrals, World Intellectual Property Organization (Geneva)
Member, Advisory Board, Institute for Transnational Arbitration
Certificate in International Arbitration Skills, A.A.White Dispute Resolution Institute
CPR/Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Course in International Arbitration
Lawdragon 500—one of 500 best judges (public and private) in U.S. (national survey)
Fellow, American College of Civil Trial Mediators
Advanced Certified Mediator, Association of Attorney-Mediators(AAM)
Founder and First President , Houston Chapter of AAM
1999 Stephen Brutsche Award (AAM) for outstanding contributions to mediation profession
Fellow, Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution (University of Texas School of Law)
1983-1984 Chairman of Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section, State Bar of Texas
1990-present: speaker at CLE programs on arbitration and mediation--over 20 presentations
1978-1989: speaker at CLE progams on business litigation, antitrust
law, and lender liability--over 20 presentations
Texas Super Lawyer (survey of Texas Monthly) 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008
Selected as one of 5 "GoTO" mediators/arbitrators in Texas by Texas Lawyer
McGowan Dispute Resolution
5009 Caroline, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77004-5750
713-552-1855 T
713-552-1859 F gary@mcgowan-adr.com
