Cory McDowell

Cory McDowell is a distinguished attorney recognized for his board certification in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Licensed in both Texas and New Mexico, he has devoted his career to guiding individuals and families through complex estate and probate matters with compassion and precision. His practice includes assisting clients in preparing wills, managing trusts, and addressing special needs planning.

Cory earned his B.A. in History and Political Science from Austin College in 2004, graduating cum laude and joining Pi Gamma Mu. He went on to earn both an M.S. in Personal Financial Planning and a J.D. from Texas Tech University in 2008, graduating cum laude. While in law school, he received multiple academic awards and served as President of the Roo Bar Association.

Cory’s experience spans advising young families on estate plans to structuring sophisticated trusts for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and professionals across industries such as medicine, education, and energy. He also assists out-of-state attorneys with ancillary probate in Texas and New Mexico, ensuring seamless estate administration. His clients value his ability to simplify complicated legal matters while protecting their families and financial legacies.

Cory McDowell continues to provide dependable, client-focused representation, combining deep technical knowledge with genuine dedication to helping individuals plan for their families’ futures with confidence and peace of mind. Cory’s achievements include being selected to Super Lawyers from 2022 to 2024 and previously named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2018 to 2022. He has also been honored with the American Jurisprudence Award for Superior Academic Achievement in Business Entities, the Texas Tech Law Partner’s Scholastic Achievement Award, and was featured in Midland Magazine’s 20 Under 40.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Stubbeman, McRae, Sealy, Laughlin & Browder, Inc
• Member, Texas Bar Foundation
• Member, Texas Young Lawyers Association
• Member, Texas Bar Association
• Member, The College of the State Bar of Texas
• Member, Midland County Young Lawyers Association
• Member, Midland County Bar Association
• Former President, Midland Odessa Business and Estate Council

Licensed State

• Texas
• New Mexico

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Austin College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Texas Tech University
  Master of Science (MS)

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