Attorney Alexander Begum

Alexander Begum is a founding shareholder of Begum & Cowen, Injury & Accident Lawyers located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also the founding shareholder of The Begum Law Group Injury Lawyers, which has offices in San Antonio, Brownsville, Laredo, and McAllen. Now a licensed attorney in Texas and New Mexico, his career in law began in 2003 – born of from a desire to help others. This desire has not abated. The art of giving is something attorney Begum practices so routinely that it has become an integral part of his professional and personal life. His special interest in pro bono cases has been put to good use. His willingness to serve others, along with his knowledge and experience, saved an entire Texas community when they faced the probable loss of their homes.

Attorney Begum’s Practice Areas Include:

Personal Injury Claims & Trials
Corporate Litigation
Mediation
Arbitration
Pro Bono Law

Outside of the Office

In his spare time, attorney Begum serves as a board member for several charitable organizations. He played tennis throughout college and continues to enjoy the sport to this day. He resides in Texas and is very involved with his family and friends.

Bar Admissions

Texas
U.S. District Southern District of Texas
New Mexico

Education

Trial Lawyers College, 2010
Texas Tech University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2003
Texas Tech University, Master of Business Administration
Harvard University, Studies in Legal Writing and Finance
Trinity University, Bachelor of Science in Finance & Marketing

Notable Verdicts & Settlements

Attorney Begum has tried over 50 trials to verdict since graduating from law school in 2003.
He has handled thousands of personal injury cases and tried or settled over $175 million in such cases.

Awards

Named a top 10 injury lawyer in the nation, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2013-2018
Named a top 10 personal injury lawyer in the nation, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2014-2018
Voted top 10 personal injury attorney in South Texas, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2014 – 2018
Named a top 10 personal injury lawyer under 40 in the nation, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2014 – 2018
Named Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, 2018
One of the best personal injury lawyers in San Antonio, SA Scene Magazine, 2013 – 2018

Professional Associations & Memberships

American Bar Association
Cameron County Bar Association
Cameron County Trial Lawyers Association
San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
The American Association of Justice
Best Attorneys of America, Lifetime Member
Alamo Asian American Chamber
Mediate
PalmBeachPost
Oyez

Community Involvement

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Lecturer
The University of Texas at Brownsville, Former Adjunct Business Law Professor
The University of Texas at Brownsville, Former Adjunct Special Graduate Professor

Compensation without the frustration.

The Begum & Cowen, Injury & Accident Lawyers offers a free consultation to injured people and their family members. Please contact us today at 866.523.4167 or online to learn more.