Atty. David T. McDowell

Atty. David T. McDowell

David T. McDowell is a lawyer practicing trial practice, insurance, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About David T. McDowell at a glance

David T. McDowell is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Edison McDowell & Hetherington LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court U.S. District Court (1994) and Indiana (2008). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A., 1988). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David T. McDowell is a lawyer practicing trial practice, insurance, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • David practices at Edison McDowell & Hetherington LLP in Houston, TX and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

David T. McDowell's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

David T. McDowell is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David T. McDowell is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David T. McDowell is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Houston 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 T. McDowell

Where is David T. McDowell's law office located?
David T. McDowell's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Edison McDowell & Hetherington LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David T. McDowell handle?
David T. McDowell focuses on business, class action, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David T. McDowell practiced law?
David T. McDowell has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David T. McDowell go to law school?
David T. McDowell earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.B.A., 1988).
How can I contact David T. McDowell for a consultation?
You can contact David T. McDowell 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 T. McDowell received?
David T. McDowell's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 1994
B.B.A.
Texas A & M University
- 1988

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court U.S. District Court
Admitted: 1994
Indiana
Admitted: 2008

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