Atty. David E. Cowen
Mr. Cowen associated with the Firm in 1984 and has been a shareholder of the Firm since 1993.
Environmental Regulatory Practice and Cost Recovery & More Attorney · Serving Galveston, TX · 44+ Years Experience
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About David E. Cowen at a Glance
David E. Cowen is a Firm Officer based in Galveston, Texas, practicing at McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel A Professional Corporation. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982), Oklahoma (2000), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern (2000). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1981) and Sam Houston State University (B.A English, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities •State Bar of Texas •State Bar of Oklahoma •Galveston Bar Association •Member, National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel •Chairman, Environmental Committee, National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel •Member and American Association of Railroads Environmental Counsel Committee •Member, Environmental Committee of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel •Member, Texas and Oklahoma State Bar Environmental Law Sections. Serves clients in Galveston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Cowen
- Mr. Cowen associated with the Firm in 1984 and has been a shareholder of the Firm since 1993
- His principal area of practice is environmental law and litigation
- Prior to working for the Firm, Mr. Cowen served as a Public Utilities Trial Attorney for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C
- Mr. Cowen has worked on over 300 environmentally impacted sites thoughout the United States, many of which involved litigation with private entities contributing to the contamination
- Mr. Cowen represents a variety of clients, from major companies, such as the BNSF Railway Company, BP America Inc., Stewart Title Guaranty Company, and Galveston Wharves, to individuals and smaller companies
- AWARDS AND HONORS •Articles Editor, University of Houston Law Review. •Member University of Houston ABA Regional Moot Court Team. •Research fellow (Natural Gas Regulation). •Teaching fellow (Legal Research and Writing). •Member, University of Houston Board of Advocates. •Recipient of two academic scholarships. •Member Phi Delta Phi, legal academic honors society. •Rated “AV Preeminent” (highest rating possible) by Martindale-Hubbell •Outstanding Humanities Major 1979. •Dean’s List all semesters. •Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. •Alpha Chi and Sigma Tau Delta academic honor societies. •Vice President, Marketing Society. •Vice President, Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society). •Member, Student Senate (two years). •Precinct Election Judge, Walker County, Texas. •Academic Scholarship Recipient
- OPINIONS AND PRESENTATIONS •Speaker, Fall 2001 Pacific Conference (Environmental Law Program), National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (Santa Barbara, California) •Speaker, 2003 Southwest and Pacific Regions Combined Meeting, National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (New Orleans) •Speaker, November 2002, Railroad Environmental Conference (Champagne-Urbana, Ill.) •Speaker, Summer 2005, “Environmental Legislative Update”, Texas Port Authorities Annual Meeting •Speaker, Summer 2005, AAR Environmental Counsel Meeting (Washington, D.C.) •David E. Cowen, Using the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act as a Cost Recovery Tool Against Prior Owners and Operators of Underground and Above Ground Petroleum Storage Tank Systems, 34 Tex
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Practice Areas Explained
David E. Cowen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Cowen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Galveston.
Personal Injury in Galveston
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in Galveston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Galveston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil Litigation in Galveston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in Galveston
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Galveston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Galveston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Galveston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Galveston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Galveston Choose David E. Cowen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David E. Cowen's practice in the field of personal injury, business, real estate, litigation, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Cowen brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern , David E. Cowen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and real estate, David E. Cowen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Galveston
A Galveston-based practice means David E. Cowen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David E. Cowen Handles in Galveston
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