At the Law Office of Walter S. Cowger, I offer more than 35 years of experience with business matters. I have built my reputation on a commitment to "old-fashioned lawyering" — always thinking only of my client's interests and not of my own, taking the time to understand the details of each case and working closely with my clients throughout the duration of their legal matters.

Representation of Trustees in Trust Disputes

I handle all types of lawsuits involving allegations of wrongful conduct by trustees, including assertions of:

• Breach of fiduciary duty: A trustee has a duty to act in the best interests of the trust beneficiaries. The particulars of this obligation, however, are very fact dependent. I protect the rights of trustees who have been accused of promoting other interests over the interests of the beneficiaries.
• Negligence in the handling of trust assets: I will defend you on charges that you mishandled trust funds, including trust investments, or that you wrongfully disbursed or failed to disburse trust funds.
• Self-dealing or conflict of interest: I represent trustees who have been accused of putting their own interests above those of the trust or the trust beneficiaries.

I can advise you at any stage of trustee litigation, whether it has merely been threatened, or a lawsuit has been filed against you. I will conduct a thorough investigation of the allegations, and will prepare and submit all necessary documentation throughout the process. I will also be your voice in all hearings and other proceedings, including interviews or depositions of witnesses, mediation, and trial. I am always conscious of the expense of quality legal representation, and I strive at all times to provide cost-effective counsel that meets your needs.

When representing plaintiffs in breach of fiduciary duty cases, I will apply the same level of expertise and diligence toward prosecuting the plaintiff's claims against the fiduciary involved.

I have been Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1996. I am also AV-rated by my colleagues in the legal profession under Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System*. I have been named a "Texas Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly magazine every year since 2005.

Dallas/Fort Worth Trustee Litigation Lawyer

Contact me online or call me at 214-743-4190 to consult an experienced Dallas trustee liability attorney.

*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.