Mediation / Arbitration / ADR

Frank Cowan

Frank Cowan is a founding member of the CowanGates law firm. He has extensive trial and litigation experience, including personal injury, civil and commercial litigation, zoning, land use, insurance defense and family law. He has been serving as a mediator or arbitrator since 1995.

Served as mediator or arbitrator in over 300 cases involving:  

• Personal Injury
• Wrongful Death
• Insurance Coverage Issues
• Worker's Compensation
• Domestic/Family Matters
• Civil Litigation
• Arbitration written opinion and award within 24-48 hours

Mr. Cowan is a graduate of Virginia Tech and the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law. He is an avid supporter of Virginia Tech and serves on the Board of the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund. He was selected as a member of Virginia Tech’s UT Prosim Society.

He serves on the Board of the Midlothian YMCA and previously served on the Planning Commission of Chesterfield County, Virginia. He served two terms as President of Salisbury Country Club where he is a member and avid golfer. He volunteers regularly as an “Eager Beaver Reader” at a Richmond elementary school.

• Over 40 years experience in evaluating, settling and trying cases , both as plaintiff’s and insurance defense counsel
• Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
• Recognized in the publications; Best Lawyer in America, Virginia Business Legal Elite, Virginia Super Lawyers - Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections
• Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review AV rated