Atty. M. Benjamin Cowan

Atty. M. Benjamin Cowan

Mr. M.

Houston Houston 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About M. Benjamin Cowan at a glance

M. Benjamin Cowan is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on m&a, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1997). Educated at Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D., 1997) and University of Miami (B.A. Marine, 1992). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. M. Benjamin Cowan is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory, alternative & renewable energy, climate change team and 7 other areas of law
  • M. received a B.A. degree from University of Miami in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • M. practices at Locke Lord LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

M. Benjamin Cowan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Benjamin Cowan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Environmental Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Energy & Utilities 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

Common questions about M. Benjamin Cowan

Where is M. Benjamin Cowan's law office located?
M. Benjamin Cowan's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Benjamin Cowan handle?
M. Benjamin Cowan focuses on m&a, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has M. Benjamin Cowan practiced law?
M. Benjamin Cowan has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did M. Benjamin Cowan go to law school?
M. Benjamin Cowan earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Marine, 1992).
How can I contact M. Benjamin Cowan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University Law School
- 1997
B.A. Marine
University of Miami
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1997

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