John D. Crowder is an associate attorney at Davis Stephenson, PLLC. He assists in advising clients throughout the development of thoughtful, tax-efficient, and individually tailored plans designed to preserve wealth and ensure its seamless transfer in fulfillment of the client’s objectives.
Prior to joining Davis Stephenson, John spent several years practicing in the areas of tax controversy and tax planning in the Dallas area.
Education & Accreditations
- New York University School of Law (2020) Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.)
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (2019) J.D., cum laude
- Dean’s List
- Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society
- Federal Taxpayers Clinic, Student Attorney and Clinic Supervisor
- Oklahoma State University (2016)
- B.S. in Accounting, magna cum laude
- B.S. in Finance, minor in Entrepreneurship, magna cum laude
- Admitted to practice before the: Supreme Court of the United States; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; U.S. Court of Federal Claims; U.S. Tax Court; and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, Eastern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas, and Western District of Texas.
Professional Memberships & Designations
- State Bar of Texas, Member
- State Bar of Texas Tax Section, Member
- State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section, Member
- Dallas Bar Association, Member
- Dallas Bar Probate, Trusts, and Estates Section, Member
- Dallas Estate Planning Council, Member
Publications & Speeches
- “2-4-6-8 How Do You Avoid Probate? Designate!,” Co-Author, Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, Volume 50, Number 12, December 2025
- “Avoiding Litigation Through Audit Reconsideration,” Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure (February – March 2026)
Personal Interests: Enjoys college football, NBA basketball, snow skiing, travel, all bodies of water, and trying new restaurants with his wife, Emily.
