Also practicing commercial litigation, corporate, probate & estate planning, and appeals.
Licensed in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas & Oklahoma · Admitted before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Cory J. Floyd is a seasoned attorney dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal matters.
He represents businesses, individuals, and families across a wide range of issues, including commercial litigation, corporate transactions, probate, estate planning, and appellate matters.
A native of Corpus Christi, Cory earned his BBA in Accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University and his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law. He is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, as well as before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Known for his strategic insight and client-focused approach, Cory delivers practical solutions tailored to each situation. Whether you’re facing a business dispute, estate challenge, or need guidance on a complicated legal issue, he’s ready to advocate for you.
(Tex. App.—Dallas 2014). Won mandamus relief for a bank trustee. The Dallas Court of Appeals held that a divorce court cannot override a spendthrift trust to redirect distributions as spousal support.
405 S.W.3d 406 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2013). Secured affirmance of a geographic residency restriction for a father after the child was relocated, in a published opinion on when a move is a material and substantial change in circumstances.
346 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2009). Argued an issue of first impression in Texas: whether a co-testator can also serve as an attesting witness to a joint will. The published opinion drew a dissent adopting the client’s position.
2014 Ark. App. 645, 447 S.W.3d 622. Argued for extending Arkansas’s good-faith exception to no-contest clauses to direct will contests, a position endorsed by the concurring judge.
Extensive experience challenging opposing experts on damages. See, e.g., Oak Creek Inv. Props., Inc. v. Am. Elec. Power Serv. Corp., No. 4:18-cv-4009 (W.D. Ark. Aug. 28, 2020); Keith Mfg. Co. v. Cargo Floor B.V., No. 5:15-cv-00009 (E.D. Tex.).
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Texas Statutes
Texas Judicial Branch
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
State Bar of Texas
Arkansas Bar Association
Louisiana State Bar Association
Oklahoma Bar Association
TexasLawHelp.org (free self-help)
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