Atty. John Alan Cowherd

Atty. John Alan Cowherd

John Alan Cowherd is a lawyer practicing personal injury, auto accidents, truck accidents and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

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About John Alan Cowherd at a glance

John Alan Cowherd is an Attorney based in Mount Vernon, Missouri, practicing at John Cowherd Attorney at Law, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1985). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1985) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Board of Governors, 1999-2003 Chairman of CLE Commission, 1992-1993 Chair, Young Lawyers Section, 1995-1996) Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys 39th Judicial Circuit Bar (President, 2002, The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Mount Vernon, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Alan Cowherd is a lawyer practicing personal injury, auto accidents, truck accidents and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at John Cowherd Attorney at Law, P.C. in Mount Vernon, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Alan Cowherd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Alan Cowherd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

John Alan Cowherd is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Missouri →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John Alan Cowherd is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →

Wrongful Death

John Alan Cowherd is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

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.

John Alan Cowherd is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mount Vernon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Alan Cowherd

Where is John Alan Cowherd's law office located?
John Alan Cowherd's law practice is located in Mount Vernon, Missouri. The firm is John Cowherd Attorney at Law, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Alan Cowherd handle?
John Alan Cowherd focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Alan Cowherd practiced law?
John Alan Cowherd has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Alan Cowherd go to law school?
John Alan Cowherd earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact John Alan Cowherd for a consultation?
You can contact John Alan Cowherd 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 John Alan Cowherd received?
John Alan Cowherd's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1985
B.S.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1985

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