I have practiced law for 35 years and have protected the rights of individuals and businesses throughout North Texas for more than 20 years. I was a partner in the firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP, for 15 years, from 1987 to 2002, before opening the Law Office of Walter S. Cowger in 2002.
I became a lawyer because I wanted to help people and businesses through difficult times. I believe strongly in my fiduciary obligations to clients, and will always consider only your interests and not my own. I will always strive to represent you with diligence, experience, and integrity.
I think of this approach to law as "old-fashioned lawyering." While the concept of fiduciary duty has weakened as law practice has become more of a business, I believe that a firm commitment to it is the only way to ensure that clients get the representation they expect and deserve.
I am Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a designation I have held since 1996. I am also AV-rated by my colleagues in the legal profession under Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System* — Martindale's highest rating – and I have been named a "Texas Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly magazine every year since 2005.
My Practice
I provide comprehensive counsel to individuals and businesses, focusing my representation on matters involving:
- Fiduciary litigation, including allegations of trustee misconduct or breach of fiduciary duty
- Employment controversies, from allegations of discrimination or sexual harassment to wage and hour claims
- Employment and Severance contract negotiations and protection of the rights of employees in whistleblower or non-compete litigation
- Business disputes, including breach of contract, unfair competition and ownership disputes
- Legal malpractice, whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant
To find out more about the scope of my practice, visit my practice area overview page.
I am happy to serve as local counsel to out-of-town lawyers, and will do as much or as little work on the case as you request.
Dallas/Fort Worth Business Contract Negotiation Attorney
For a confidential consultation with an experienced Dallas employment defense attorney, contact my office online or call me at 214-743-4190. My office is open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. I am located on the 55th floor of the Comerica Bank Building in downtown Dallas.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.
