Atty. R. Michael Northrup

Atty. R. Michael Northrup

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Dallas Dallas 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About R. Michael Northrup at a glance

R. Michael Northrup is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Cowles & Thompson, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, zoning, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, N (1988). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Texas A&M University (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships & Affiliations •State Bar of Texas •Dallas Bar Association •College of the State Bar of Texas •Defense Research Institute •Texas Aggie Bar Association. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. R. Michael Northrup is a lawyer practicing appellate, employment law, insurance coverage and litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • R. received a B.S. degree from Texas A&M University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • R. practices at Cowles & Thompson, P.C. in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

R. Michael Northrup's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Michael Northrup handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Land Use & Zoning

R. Michael Northrup is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

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R. Michael Northrup is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

R. Michael Northrup is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →

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 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 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 R. Michael Northrup

Where is R. Michael Northrup's law office located?
R. Michael Northrup's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Cowles & Thompson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Michael Northrup handle?
R. Michael Northrup focuses on employment, zoning, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has R. Michael Northrup practiced law?
R. Michael Northrup has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did R. Michael Northrup go to law school?
R. Michael Northrup earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact R. Michael Northrup for a consultation?
You can contact R. Michael Northrup 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 R. Michael Northrup received?
R. Michael Northrup's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University School of Law
- 1988
B.S.
Texas A&M University
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, N
Admitted: 1988

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