Finis Cowan, Attorney - Retired CPA

Board Certified, Civil Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Certified Public Accountant (retired) - State of Texas

Peer Review Rating: AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale.com

Admitted to U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts of Texas (Southern and Eastern Districts), and all Texas state courts

CAREER OVERVIEW:

Mr. Cowan has extensive experience in  Tax Law, Accounting and Litigation. He has tried cases involving millions of dollars in controversy for some of the largest corporations in the world, including GE, Kawasaki and CNA Insurance.

The Cowan Law Firm has represented Global 100 companies as well as municipalities, the Port of Houston, partnerships, S and C corporations, family limited partnerships, limited liability entities, individuals and estates.

His most gratifying professional experience is solving clients' problemsefficiently by simplifying complex concepts, information and choices and by compulsive preparation.

EDUCATION OVERVIEW:

Masters of Tax Law (LL.M.) 2009 – University of Houston Law Center

2008 Masters Thesis: A Policy Analysis of Tax Treatment of Tax Malpractice Recoveries

JD 1985 – Baylor Law School

Undergraduate Studies in Accounting and Business - University of Houston

Mr. Cowan has lectured law school ethics classes, CPA and legal continuing education programs on professional responsibility and tax issues.