Raymond Alan Cowley, Civil Rights Attorney in San Antonio, Texas
Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
ShareholderatDykema
San Antonio, TX
Practicing civil rights in San Antonio since 1982.
- 44+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Raymond Alan Cowley is a shareholder based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation. Raymond has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dykema. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Antonio, TX
- Experience
- over 44 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Employment · Litigation
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation matters from San Antonio, TX.
- Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Raymond Alan Cowley: Raymond Alan Cowley is a shareholder based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation. Raymond has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dykema. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Raymond takes on
Raymond concentrates on civil rights, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Raymond handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Employment
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Litigation
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Civil Rights cases in San Antonio, Texas
Raymond takes civil rights matters in San Antonio, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Raymond agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in San Antonio, Texas
Raymond takes employment matters in San Antonio, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Raymond agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Antonio, Texas
Raymond takes litigation matters in San Antonio, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Raymond agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Raymond Alan Cowley — civil rights lawyer in San Antonio
Raymond Alan Cowley is a shareholder based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation. Raymond has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dykema. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Raymond Alan Cowley is a lawyer practicing employment, employer rights, litigation and 1 other area of law. Raymond received a B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1971, and has been licensed for 44 years. Raymond practices at Dykema in San Antonio, TX and 1 other location.
How Raymond handles civil rights matters
Raymond Alan Cowley is a lawyer practicing employment, employer rights, litigation and 1 other area of law. Raymond received a B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1971, and has been licensed for 44 years. Raymond practices at Dykema in San Antonio, TX and 1 other location.
The kind of cases Raymond takes
Raymond reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, employment, and litigation matters in San Antonio and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
IIT/Chicago-Kent College Of Law
LL.B. IIT · 1982
Texas A & M University
B.A. · 1971
Jurisdictions
Raymond's state bar admissions
Texas Colorado Distr
1987 · ACTIVE
Illinois Texas North
1982 · ACTIVE
Raymond studied at LL.B. IIT in IIT/Chicago-Kent College Of Law and B.A. in Texas A & M University.
Law school and academic background
Raymond completed LL.B. IIT in IIT/Chicago-Kent College Of Law and B.A. in Texas A & M University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Raymond runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Raymond has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Raymond's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association
membership
Locations
Raymond Alan Cowley's office in San Antonio
Raymond's primary office is at 112 East Pecan Street, Suite 1800, San Antonio, TX, 78205-1521. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Raymond Alan Cowley — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Raymond. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing civil rights attorneys in San Antonio.
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How to hire Raymond Alan Cowley — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Raymond usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Raymond charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Raymond's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Raymond will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in San Antonio, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Raymond
Raymond discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Raymond confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Raymond's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Raymond Alan Cowley
How much does it cost to hire Raymond for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Raymond walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Raymond offer a free consultation?
Raymond charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Raymond's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Raymond's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in Texas typically take?
Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Raymond gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Raymond take my case if I'm outside San Antonio?
Raymond is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Raymond will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Raymond?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Raymond will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Raymond accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Raymond's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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