Dan L. Cogdell

Dan L. Cogdell is a nationally recognized trial attorney and founding member of the Cogdell Law Firm. He is known for his exceptional skill in white-collar criminal defense. With over four decades of legal experience, Dan has consistently achieved high-profile courtroom victories, including the sole acquittal in the Enron “Barge Trial.” His practice is distinguished by precision, credibility, and results.

Dan earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston, graduating with highest honors, and holds a B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. Since 1982, he has been licensed to practice in Texas and admitted to several federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Dan is a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers—an honor reserved for fewer than one percent of lawyers in any state or province. As one of the youngest attorneys in Texas to earn this distinction, he is part of an elite group recognized for exceptional ethics, professionalism, and trial advocacy. His ongoing record of courtroom success reflects his dedication to advancing the College’s high standards and mission.

Named repeatedly to Best Lawyers in America since 1998 and a perennial selection for Texas Super Lawyers, Chambers USA has also recognized Dan with a Band One rating in white-collar criminal defense. His career includes a range of complex cases involving financial fraud, corporate misconduct, and high-stakes criminal allegations.

Dan L. Cogdell is a past president of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and an active member of several respected legal organizations, including the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. With a legacy built on integrity, courtroom mastery, and a relentless defense strategy, Dan continues to set the standard in criminal defense litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Cogdell Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
• Member, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Houston Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas
  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

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