Calvin L. Cowan
Partner
Calvin is a partner with the firm. Licensed since 2003, the primary focus of his practice is upon representing professionals in the construction industry. In addition to earning a law degree, he holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Texas A&M University. Prior to pursuing a law degree, Calvin worked as a congressional staff member. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants involved in litigation before state and federal courts and in complex multi-party arbitrations.
Practice Emphasis
Calvin’s practice includes the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, and select owners in both private and public sectors. Disputes typically involve performance, payment, construction defects, terminations, surety claims, lien and bond claims, and appeals. He regularly assists clients in preparing and negotiating claims, contracts, and other complex agreements and has drafted numerous complex trial and appellate briefs.
Education
- University of Texas A&M
(B.S., cum laude – 1995) - Baylor University (J.D., 2003)
Admitted
- State Bar of Texas (2002)
- U.S. District Court (Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas)
Practice Areas
- Construction Law
- Civil Litigation
Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas (Construction Section)
- Bell County Bar Association
Recent Developments
Calvin Cowan obtains favorable judgment for General Contractor
Calvin Cowan Wins Summary Judgment defending General Contractor
Calvin Cowan presents to Construction Financial Management Association
Calvin Cowan presents to National Association of Women in Contracting
Calvin Cowan Wins Restricted Appeal Reversing Default Judgment
Calvin Cowan wins Interlocutory Appeal Reversing Denial of Arbitration
Calvin Cowan Earns Board Certification in Construction Law
Calvin Cowan obtains favorable jury verdict for Subcontractor
Calvin Cowan elected President of Bell County Bar Association
Calvin Cowan wins “take nothing” judgment for General Contractor
Published Cases
Tom Wright Constr., LLC v. JDM Steel Constr., LLC, 10-17-00124-CV, 2017 WL 4543651 (Tex. App. –Waco Oct. 11, 2017, no pet.)
Legends Landscapes LLC v. Brown, 06-13-00129-CV, 2014 WL 1260624 (Tex. App. –Texarkana Mar. 27, 2014, no pet.)
State of Texas v. Mid-South Pavers, 246 S.W.3d 711 (Tex. App. – Austin 2007, pet. denied)