Dan L. Cogdell

Dan Cogdell is one of Texas’ most prominent trial lawyers, with more than four decades of experience handling high-profile criminal and civil cases. A founding partner of Cogdell Law Firm, he has represented elected officials, business leaders, professional athletes, and other public figures in some of the state’s most closely watched legal proceedings. Known for his courtroom skill and candid commentary on legal and political issues, Cogdell has played a central role in several landmark Texas cases, including the defense of Attorney General Ken Paxton in both his securities fraud case and impeachment trial. He is a frequent media commentator and host of the podcast Catching Up with Cogdell.