Atty. John Ford Cowling

Atty. John Ford Cowling

John Ford Cowling is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction and design, e-discovery and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Vermont in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John Ford Cowling at a glance

John Ford Cowling is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Armstrong Teasdale LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, entertainment, and energy. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1980). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Vermont (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Ford Cowling is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction and design, e-discovery and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Vermont in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at Armstrong Teasdale LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Ford Cowling's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Ford Cowling 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.

John Ford Cowling is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

John Ford Cowling is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Ford Cowling is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Missouri →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

John Ford Cowling is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Missouri →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John Ford Cowling is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 St. Louis 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 Ford Cowling

Where is John Ford Cowling's law office located?
John Ford Cowling's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Armstrong Teasdale LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Ford Cowling handle?
John Ford Cowling focuses on business, litigation, environmental, entertainment, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Ford Cowling practiced law?
John Ford Cowling has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Ford Cowling go to law school?
John Ford Cowling earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact John Ford Cowling for a consultation?
You can contact John Ford 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 John Ford Cowling received?
John Ford Cowling's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 1980
B.S.
University of Vermont
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1980

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