Atty. John Thomas McDowell

Atty. John Thomas McDowell

John graduated with his Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. He has experience handling a wide range of cases involving business and corporate law, estate planning, insurance litigation, personal injury litigation, and product defects.

Houston Houston 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John Thomas McDowell at a glance

John Thomas McDowell is a Principal based in Houston, Texas, practicing at McDowell Law Group LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, truck accidents, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and U.S. Court (1981). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Houston (B.B.A. University, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston Bar Association Houston Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Board of Trial Advocates. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John graduated with his Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas
  • He has experience handling a wide range of cases involving business and corporate law, estate planning, insurance litigation, personal injury litigation, and product defects
  • John is an experienced legal advocate who has a strong record of case successes
  • As an accomplished attorney, he has earned inclusion in the list of SuperLawyers, a distinction that only 5% of lawyers receive every year
  • John is admitted to practice in various federal and appeals courts all across Texas

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas McDowell's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Car Accidents

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

John Thomas McDowell is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →

Truck Accidents

John Thomas McDowell is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Texas →

Trusts

John Thomas McDowell is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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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

Common questions about John Thomas McDowell

Where is John Thomas McDowell's law office located?
John Thomas McDowell's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is McDowell Law Group LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas McDowell handle?
John Thomas McDowell focuses on divorce, car accidents, truck accidents, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Thomas McDowell practiced law?
John Thomas McDowell has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
What languages does John Thomas McDowell speak?
John Thomas McDowell provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did John Thomas McDowell go to law school?
John Thomas McDowell earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.B.A. University, 1975).
How can I contact John Thomas McDowell for a consultation?
You can contact John Thomas 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 John Thomas McDowell received?
John Thomas McDowell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1981
B.B.A. University
University of Houston
- 1975

Languages

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and U.S. Court
Admitted: 1981

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