Cowles & Thompson, P.C. - Plano, TX

Trial Prowess and Comprehensive Corporate Counsel in Plano

Established in 1978, Cowles & Thompson, P.C. has earned a distinguished reputation across the state of Texas for aggressive courtroom advocacy, meticulous risk management, and client-focused business solutions. With fully equipped offices in Plano and Dallas, the firm delivers full-service legal representation to Fortune 100 corporations, regional mid-market enterprises, entrepreneurs, and individuals. Over more than four decades of dedicated practice, the firm has litigated over twenty thousand lawsuits, managed more than two thousand business disputes, and argued over five hundred appellate cases. When companies and professionals need to retain a business litigation lawyer, Cowles & Thompson brings unmatched depth of trial knowledge and tactical acumen to the table.

Commercial Litigation and Business Dispute Resolution

At the core of the firm identity is courtroom advocacy. Recognized by Chambers USA for exceptional commercial litigation, the firm trial attorneys manage complex multiparty conflicts across state and federal jurisdictions. As dedicated business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, the team resolves breaches of contract, shareholder fights, partnership dissolutions, trade secret misappropriation, fraud allegations, and fiduciary duty violations. The attorneys combine financial insight with swift responsiveness, adept at securing emergency temporary restraining orders or defending against existential corporate claims.

Commercial Real Estate and Construction Law

Real estate transactions and development projects involve significant financial stakes and detailed regulatory frameworks. Serving as commercial real estate lawyers, Cowles & Thompson advises property owners, developers, commercial landlords, and general contractors throughout North Texas. The practice handles commercial lease negotiations, title issues, property acquisitions, zoning disputes, mechanic liens, and complex construction defect claims, ensuring smooth development while proactively mitigating potential litigation risks.

Management-Side Employment Defense and Counseling

Navigating employment regulations requires clear policies and proactive defense. The firm employment team counsels management, corporate executives, and human resource professionals through every phase of the employment relationship. As skilled workplace attorneys, they represent corporate employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Texas Workforce Commission, and federal courts. Areas of focus include defending against claims of harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and enforcing executive non-compete agreements.

Product Liability, Tort Defense, and Bankruptcy Practice

National manufacturers, regional distributors, and insurers frequently turn to Cowles & Thompson as defective product injury lawyers to defend high-exposure personal injury, mass tort, and industrial accident claims. Furthermore, the firm creditor rights and bankruptcy attorneys possess vast experience guiding businesses through complex Chapter 11 reorganizations, preference action defense, and commercial debt recovery, ensuring corporate assets remain protected.

The Cowles & Thompson Advantage

Retaining the right legal team provides organizations with the strategic foresight necessary to overcome demanding legal obstacles. Cowles & Thompson, P.C. blends the extensive resources and courtroom prowess of a premier litigation powerhouse with the personalized service, transparency, and cost efficiency that clients expect. With bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish, the firm remains dedicated to providing steadfast advocacy and exemplary client service across Plano, Collin County, and the greater North Texas region.