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About James L. Sowder at a glance
James L. Sowder is a Partner, Section Head - Commercial Litigation based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas U.S. Court of (1985). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and United States Military Academy (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas (Member, Business Litigation Section) and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James L. Sowder is a lawyer practicing transportation, professional liability, insurance and 10 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from United States Military Academy in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP in Dallas, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Sowder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James L. Sowder is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James L. Sowder is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Texas →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 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.
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