About David
David W. Chowins is a seasoned tax attorney based in Flower Mound, Texas, with over 28 years of experience in the legal field. He is the owner of Chowins Law Firm, PLLC, which he established in 2000. The firm is located at 1011 Surrey Lane, Suite 200, Flower Mound, TX 75022, and specializes in many tax-related matters, including tax planning, compliance, and litigation. His extensive background allows him to provide clients with informed and strategic legal advice. Mr. Chowins earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1996, where he graduated with honors, ranking in the top 5% of his class. During his time at the University, he served as a Production Editor for the Tulsa Law Review, showcasing his commitment to legal scholarship.
He also received the Outstanding Student in Taxation Award, highlighting his expertise in tax law. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in International Law, further broadening his legal knowledge and skill set. Before attending law school, Mr. Chowins completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at the University of Missouri - Kansas City in 1992. His academic foundation laid the groundwork for his legal career. In 1998, he pursued further specialization by earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York University School of Law. This advanced degree has been instrumental in shaping his knowledge of tax law and its complexities. Throughout his career, Mr.
Chowins has held several notable positions. From 1997 to 2000, he worked as an associate at Mayer Brown & Platt, focusing primarily on tax law. In 2000, he joined Polsinelli White Vardeman & Shalton as a business and tax attorney, where he continued to develop his expertise. Earlier in his career, he served as a law clerk for Corley & Ganem from 1995 to 1996, and as a judicial intern for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma from 1994 to 1995. These experiences provided him with valuable insights into both the practical and judicial aspects of the law. Mr. Chowins is admitted to practice law in multiple jurisdictions, including Texas, New York, Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri.
In Texas, he has been licensed since 2017, although his license is currently inactive. In New York, he has been licensed since 1998, with his license currently delinquent. His Illinois license has been active since 1997 but is now retired — In Kansas, he has been licensed since 2001, and his license is inactive. Finally, he has been licensed in Missouri since 2000, with that license also inactive. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, and Missouri Bar Association, reflecting his ongoing commitment to the legal profession.
