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Craig L. Dowis
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cdowis@thompsoncoe.com
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Dallas
700 North Pearl Street
Twenty-Fifth Floor - Plaza of the Americas
Dallas, Texas 75201
214.871.8244 direct  |  214.871.8209 fax
Assistant:
Sallie Jenkins
214.880.2684 direct
sjenkins@thompsoncoe.com
Overview

Craig Dowis represents numerous real estate brokers and agents, appraisers, insurance agents, engineers, architects, title companies, lawyers, and inspectors. This representation includes pre-suit consultations regarding contract disputes, litigation and Texas Real Estate Commission complaints against real estate professionals.

In addition to this representation, Craig conducts seminars to real estate agencies and appraisers concerning litigation avoidance and other critical issues facing their profession.

Representative Experience
  • Obtained a directed verdict in favor of real estate agent/agency clients in a week-long trial in a difficult venue involving a premises liability claim.
  • Obtained multiple summary judgment rulings on real estate agent/agency disclosure issues.
  • Resolved multi-million dollar real estate agent claims involving high-profile plaintiffs.
  • Represented title company involving foreclosure of multiple properties resulting in a favorable settlement.
  • Obtained multiple dismissal’s of claims against real estate agents/agencies without offering any settlement money.
  • Negotiated confidential sales agreement for a high-profile purchaser in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas.
  • Resolved appraisal board complaint against a prominent Dallas appraiser.
  • Resolved Texas Real Estate Commission complaints against multiple real estate agents.
Professional and Community Activities
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyer
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Texas Exes
Speeches and Presentations
  • Numerous seminars provided to real estate agents/agencies throughout North, East and West Texas.
  • Appraiser Liability Avoidance - Appraiser Institute Seminar concerning Litigation Avoidance, Fall 2008
Professional Recognition
Practices
    Industries
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      Education
      • Nova Southeastern University/University of Texas, J.D.
      • University of Texas at Austin , B.A.
      Bar Admissions
        • Texas, 2000
        • Northern District of Texas
        • Eastern District of Texas
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