Charles D. Cowan
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Charles D. Cowan
Biography
WE PROVIDE VERY AGGRESSIVE TOP NOTCH LEGAL REPRESENTATION in all Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Texas Workers' Compensation Injury Claims; 18 Wheeler\Big Truck Injuries or Death; Medical Malpractice Cases; Unpaid Overtime Claims and Wrongful Termination cases. Additionally, we offer competent and experienced Criminal Defense for the criminally accused.
C. D. "Chuck" Cowan is a fifth generation native East Texan who knows the law, the language and the landscape very, very well. He was admitted to The State Bar of Texas in 1990 ; The U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas in 1991; The U. S. District Court, Northern District of Texas in 2013 and The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2008. Chuck is Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated since 1997 and has membership in the State Bar of Texas; American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA); American Association for Justice (AAJ); Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA); Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) and The Honorable T. John Ward Inn of Court.
*Since 1995, Our firm has proudly represented in excess of 3000 Plaintiffs and over 3750 Injured Texas Workers' Compensation Claimants.
CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND EVALUATION OF YOUR CASE !!
Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees - I accept all Plaintiff Injury and Wrongful Death cases on a pure "Contingent Fee" basis where "IF WE DO NOT WIN or RECOVER, YOU OWE US NOTHING !"
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - $200.00 per hour for all work before the DWC ( Texas Division of Workers' Compensation) $200.00 - $425.00 per hour for all other Civil Law representation. Criminal Defense Representation priced on request.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Judicial Clerkship Texas Court of Appeals Twelfth Judicial District
Year: 1990 - 1991
Description: Briefing Attorney to the Honorable Chief Justice Tom B. Ramey, Jr.
Associate Attorney Colley & Ewert. L.L.P.
Year: 1991 - 1995
Description: General Practice "Plaintiff Only" Law Firm in Tyler, Texas
Attorney The Law Offices of C.D. Cowan, P.C.
Year: 1995 - Current
Description: A Professional Law Practice providing top notch "Plaintiffs' Only" legal representation for Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Texas Workers' Comp. Claims, Labor Law Issues as well as the Criminal Defense of the "accused and disenfranchised."
Professional Associations
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Member (1991 - Current)
The T. John Ward Inn of Court Member (1991 - Current)
American Board of Trial Advocates Member (2015 - Current)
American Association of Justice Member (1991 - Current)
Smith County Bar Association Member (1991 - Current)
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (2012 - Current)
Education
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St. Mary's University School of Law J.D. (1990) | Law
Year: 1987 - 1990
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University of Texas - Tyler MBA (1984) | Finance
Year: 1983 - 1984
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University of North Texas B.B.A. | Marketing
Year: 1976 - 1979
Speaking Engagements
The Texas State Bar Grieveance System, Smith County Bar Association Annual CLE, Tyler, TX, October 10, 2009, Smith County Bar Association
The Texas State Bar Grieveance System, Smith County Bar Association Annual CLE, Tyler, TX, October 10, 2009, Smith County Bar Association
Certifications
- Perr Review Rated 1997: Martindale Hubbell
Websites
http://www.texasinjurylawyer.net
Website
C. D. "Chuck" Cowan
414 South Bonner Ave., Tyler, TX 75702-8033
(903) 597-5598