Atty. Edwin James Cowen

Atty. Edwin James Cowen

Mr. Edwin James Cowen is a lawyer practicing corporate, business, securities law and 2 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Edwin James Cowen at a glance

Edwin James Cowen is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Porter Hedges Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in Texas (1998). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1997) and University of Texas at Austin (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Edwin James Cowen is a lawyer practicing corporate, business, securities law and 2 other areas of law
  • Edwin received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Edwin practices at Porter Hedges LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Edwin James Cowen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edwin James Cowen 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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Securities Law

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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

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Where is Edwin James Cowen's law office located?
Edwin James Cowen's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Porter Hedges Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edwin James Cowen handle?
Edwin James Cowen focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Edwin James Cowen practiced law?
Edwin James Cowen has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Edwin James Cowen go to law school?
Edwin James Cowen earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Edwin James Cowen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1997
B.S.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1998

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