Charles E. Cowan

Charles E. Cowan is a Mississippi litigation and appellate lawyer whose practice centers on disputes in state and federal courts. He represents clients in the healthcare, financial services, technology, and insurance industries. His work includes business and commercial litigation, professional liability, healthcare matters, labor and employment disputes, and general business concerns. He also defends government entities and employers in civil rights and constitutional litigation and handles administrative matters before state and federal agencies.

Charles earned a J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law and a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Mississippi. After law school, he served as a law clerk to Judge E. Grady Jolly of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. His academic training and appellate clerkship strengthened the research, writing, and analytical skills that support his litigation and appeals practice.

Charles handles government procurement protests, state and federal regulatory investigations, commercial disputes, and appeals. He regularly first-chairs appeals before the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Mississippi appellate courts. His experience includes high-stakes public policy litigation for governmental clients, including state and federal redistricting, ballot initiatives, and major constitutional cases. His official profile lists numerous reported matters involving healthcare providers, railroads, insurers, counties, legislators, and other institutional clients.

Charles E. Cowan is admitted to practice in Mississippi and remains active in several professional organizations listed on his official profile, including the Federal Bar Association, Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, and National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. His official profile also lists Chambers USA, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and Super Lawyers Rising Stars recognition. His practice combines trial-level litigation, administrative advocacy, and substantial appellate experience across complex commercial, constitutional, healthcare, employment, and regulatory matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Wise Carter
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• The University of Mississippi School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Summa Cum Laude
• The University of Mississippi
  Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude

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