James N. "Jim" Cowden
Jim has practiced oil and gas law exclusively with the firm since joining in 1976. His practice includes business advice in oil and gas matters and an administrative law practice primarily before the Railroad Commission of Texas and Texas General Land Office. Jim has been an author and speaker at various institutes and seminars on oil and gas law.
Recognitions & Awards
Selected for The Best Lawyers in America in Oil & Gas Law, a Woodward/White, Inc. publication, 2010-2015
Board Certified, Oil Gas and Mineral Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1986
Order of the Coif
Articles Editor of Southwestern Law Journal, 1973-1974
Bar Admissions & Activities
Admitted to the State Bar of Texas
Member, Austin Bar Association
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Education
Southern Methodist University, BBA, 1971
Southern Methodist University School of Law, JD, 1974
Articles & Presentations
Railroad Commission Regulations of Special Importance to the Oil and Gas Practitioner – 11th Annual Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute (1985) Sponsored by University of Texas School of Law
Surface-Subsurface Rights and Obligations Incidental to Exploration, Drilling and Production Operations – 5th Annual Advanced Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Course (1987) Sponsored by State Bar of Texas
