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Atty. David Edward Cowling

Atty. David Edward Cowling

Mr. David Edward Cowling is a lawyer practicing tax, state & local taxation, mergers & acquisitions taxation and 2 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About David Edward Cowling at a glance

David Edward Cowling is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Jones Day. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, m&a, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1976), Texas Texas Northern District Court New York Eastern District Court New York Southern District Court (1976), District of Columbia (1978), and New York Supreme Court of the United States (1979). Educated at New York University (LLM University, 1977) and Texas Tech University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Edward Cowling is a lawyer practicing tax, state & local taxation, mergers & acquisitions taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • David practices at Jones Day in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David Edward Cowling's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Edward Cowling handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David Edward Cowling is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David Edward Cowling is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David Edward Cowling is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Estate & Gift Tax

David Edward Cowling is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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 Dallas 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Edward Cowling

Where is David Edward Cowling's law office located?
David Edward Cowling's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Edward Cowling handle?
David Edward Cowling focuses on real estate, tax, m&a, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David Edward Cowling practiced law?
David Edward Cowling has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did David Edward Cowling go to law school?
David Edward Cowling earned their education at (LLM University, 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact David Edward Cowling for a consultation?
You can contact David Edward Cowling directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Edward Cowling received?
David Edward Cowling's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LLM University
New York University
- 1977
B.A.
Texas Tech University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1976
Texas Texas Northern District Court New York Eastern District Court New York Southern District Court
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
New York Supreme Court of the United States
Admitted: 1979
Indiana
Admitted: 2009

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