Profile
Prior to opening his current practice in Dallas, Texas, Walter S. Cowger was a partner in the law firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer and Feld, LLP. A Yale alumnus and graduate of the University of Virginia Law School, he is committed to providing Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and individuals with qualified counsel in their labor and employment law disputes.
At the Law Office of Walter S. Cowger, clients receive experienced representation in business and fiduciary litigation, defense of employment disputes, negotiation of employment and severance agreements, and internal investigations of harassment or discrimination.
Walter was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, in 1951. His love of law came at an early age when he spent time at his grandfather's firm. Now, an experienced practitioner himself, he strives to put the interests of his clients first. Walter is a proud member of the District of Columbia Bar, the Virginia State Bar and the State Bar of Texas. He has been practicing law for more than 35 years.
About Walter Cowger
Law School: University of Virginia School of Law
Admitted: 1976, Texas
Professional Webpage: www.cowgerlaw.com/Attorney/
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Board Certified - Labor and Employment Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1996
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Virginia State Bar
- Member, The District of Columbia Bar
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
- Former Partner - Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld - 1987 - 2002
- Virginia, 1976
- District of Columbia, 1977
- Texas, 1987
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Member, Board of Management, Downtown Dallas YMCA , 1995 - Present
Representative Clients:
- State of Wisconsin Investment Board
- Supervalu, Inc.
- L3 Communications Corporation
- Albertson's, LLC
Educational Background:
- Yale University, B.A. in English (cum laude), 1973