Business Details
Trusted Austin Personal Injury & Business Litigation Lawyers
Shaw Cowart is a distinguished legal practice with a statewide and nationwide reputation in personal injury and civil litigation. Our trial lawyers consistently achieve favorable outcomes in complex, high-value cases, leveraging over 60 years of combined experience from founding partners Ethan Shaw and John Cowart. We prioritize close client relationships, offering personalized attention that larger firms often lack.Our team has recovered millions for clients in product liability, personal injury, and breach of contract claims, while maintaining a flexible fee structure to ensure accessibility. With a focus on ethical representation and trial-ready advocacy, we serve individuals and businesses across Texas and beyond.
Services
Personal Injury
Business Litigation
Car Accident
Truck Accident
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Workplace Injuries
Product Liability
Commercial Litigation
Insurance Disputes
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined trial experience in complex litigation.
- Our team has recovered millions for clients in personal injury and business disputes.
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Our fee structure prioritizes accessibility without compromising quality representation.
- We maintain direct attorney accessibility and transparent case updates.
What people say
Dedicated representation
Successful outcomes
Personalized legal strategies
Transparent communication
Aggressive litigation
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice handles cases arising from accidents, medical errors, and negligence. We represent clients in car crashes, workplace injuries, and product liability claims, seeking compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain suffering. With trial-tested attorneys, we negotiate with insurers and litigate when necessary to maximize recoveries. Our team works closely with medical experts to document long-term impacts of injuries.
Business Litigation
We resolve complex business conflicts including contract breaches, partnership disputes, and regulatory compliance issues. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel for commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes, and antitrust matters. With experience in state and federal courts, we protect corporate interests through negotiated settlements or aggressive trial representation. Services include risk assessment, document review, and courtroom advocacy for businesses of all sizes.
Wrongful Death
Our wrongful death practice supports families who lost loved ones due to negligence or misconduct. We handle cases from car accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace fatalities, pursuing compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional distress. Attorneys work with investigators to establish liability against corporations, healthcare providers, or individuals responsible for preventable deaths.
Truck Accidents
We represent victims of large truck collisions, addressing federal regulations and carrier liability. Cases involve 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and commercial vehicles, focusing on driver fatigue, maintenance failures, and company negligence. Our team analyzes black box data, logbooks, and safety records to build cases against trucking companies and their insurers for catastrophic injuries or fatalities.
Medical Malpractice
Our medical malpractice division handles birth injuries, surgical errors, and misdiagnosis claims. We collaborate with healthcare experts to prove substandard care in hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Cases include medication errors, anesthesia complications, and failure to treat life-threatening conditions, seeking compensation for ongoing medical needs and quality-of-life impacts.
People
Ethan L. Shaw
Founding Partner
With over 30 years of trial experience, Ethan Shaw has handled hundreds of complex cases nationwide. A former defense attorney, he brings unique insights to plaintiff representation, focusing on personal injury and business litigation while maintaining direct client relationships.
John P. Cowart
Founding Partner
John Cowart combines decades of courtroom success with personalized client service. His practice spans personal injury, commercial disputes, and product liability cases, emphasizing strategic negotiation and trial readiness to achieve favorable verdicts for individuals and corporations.
Brandon K. Spaur
Attorney
Brandon Spaur focuses on personal injury litigation, assisting clients with car accidents, workplace injuries, and insurance disputes. He advocates for maximum compensation while maintaining accessible communication throughout the legal process.
Questions
What areas of law does Shaw Cowart specialize in?
We focus on personal injury litigation and business disputes, including car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and commercial conflicts.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our founding partners have over 60 combined years of trial experience handling complex cases across state and federal courts.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary case evaluations to discuss your legal needs and potential recovery options.
What makes your firm different from larger practices?
We combine the resources of a boutique firm with personalized attention, ensuring direct attorney involvement throughout your case.
How are legal fees structured?
We operate on contingency fees for personal injury cases and offer flexible pricing models for business litigation matters.
