Dawn M. Coulson

Dawn M. Coulson is the managing partner of Epps & Coulson, LLP, and has been practicing law for over three decades. She brings extensive experience to a wide range of legal areas, including bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, business transactions, employment law, commercial and corporate litigation, healthcare, and real estate. Her practice spans state and federal courts, regulatory agencies, and arbitration forums. Ms. Coulson is a seasoned trial attorney with a strong reputation for handling complex disputes across multiple sectors.

Ms. Coulson holds a B.A. in Japanese – Asian Cultures and Languages and a B.B.A. in Business Management from the University of Texas at Austin (1982). She earned her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 1990.

Licensed in five states — Colorado (1990), California (1991), New York (2013), Texas (2014), and Oregon (2020) — Ms. Coulson is also admitted to practice before multiple U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. Her legal work is backed by her early business experience in the international trade sector, which gives her a unique perspective in corporate law and litigation.

Dawn M. Coulson has consistently been recognized for excellence, earning the title of Super Lawyer from 2007 to 2025 and being honored as a Woman of Influence in both 2009 and 2019. In addition to her active litigation and advisory roles, Ms. Coulson provides services to the Los Angeles County and frequently lectures on topics such as real estate law, healthcare compliance, employment law, and effective judgment collection. With a sharp legal mind and a strategic business background, she delivers client-centered solutions in both litigation and transactional matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Epps & Coulson, LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association
• Member, Beverly Hills Bar Foundation
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum

Licensed State

• Colorado
• California
• New York
• Texas
• Oregon

Education

• University of Denver College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at Austin
  BBA and BA

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