John T. McDowell
Experienced Houston Trial Attorney
John T. McDowell is a Houston attorney with more than four decades of legal experience representing individuals, property owners, and businesses throughout Texas.
Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1981, John has built his practice around focused preparation, personal involvement, and practical legal strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances. He understands that every legal matter affects real people, families, property, and businesses. His goal is to provide clients with clear guidance while protecting their interests at every stage of the process.
As a principal of McDowell Law Group LLP, John represents property owners in eminent domain and condemnation matters. He also handles personal injury claims, business and corporate disputes, insurance litigation, and cases involving dangerous or defective products.
McDowell Law Group LLP maintains a selective caseload so clients receive individual attention rather than a standardized approach. John works directly with clients to understand their concerns, explain their options, and develop a strategy suited to their objectives.
Areas of Practice
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation
- Business and Corporate Law
- Insurance Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Dangerous and Defective Products
Bar Admissions
- State of Texas, 1981
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Education
John earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas.
While attending law school, he was recognized as:
- A member of the Order of Barristers
- A member of the Order of Lytae
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Association for Justice
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
- Houston Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
- Houston Bar Association
- Houston Trial Lawyers Association
Personal Representation When the Stakes Are High
Whether a client is facing the loss of property through eminent domain, recovering from a serious injury, or dealing with a complex business dispute, John provides representation grounded in preparation, experience, and personal attention.
To discuss your legal matter with John T. McDowell, call McDowell Law Group LLP at 713-655-9595 or submit the website contact form to request a consultation.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this page or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.