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Welcome our newest attorney Spencer Patterson

Posted on February 24, 2024 in Attorneys

Spencer Patterson represents clients including businesses and individuals in general litigation and civil trial matters.

Spencer is a graduate of St. Lawrence University with a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics and Albany Law School of Union University. While at St. Lawrence, he was a member of their Cross Country and Track &

SAM KAUFMAN NAMED SENIOR FELLOW OF LITIGATION COUNSEL OF AMERICA

Posted on January 15, 2024 in General News

Richmond, Virginia attorney Samuel J. Kaufman, of the law firm Owen & Owens PLC has been named a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). Kaufman is managing partner of his firm. A 1999 graduate of the University of Richmond, Kaufman received his Juris Doctor degree from the Albany Law School of Union University in 2002.

Congratulations Julie Cillo is the new President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Virginia Chapter)

Posted on January 02, 2024 in General News

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) has had as its mission, for more than 50 years, “to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the cause of Matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be protected.” The Virginia commitment to this mission is embodied in the 50+ Fellows of the Virginia Chapter.Our Virginia Fellows have met the rigorous standards for Fellowship.

VA Business Legal Elite

Posted on December 04, 2023 in VA Business Legal Elite

Owen & Owens is happy to announce that Mary Burkey Owens and Julie M. Cillo have both been selected to be on the 2023 Legal Elite List, congratulations! Both are being recognized as top attorneys in the Family Law and Domestic Relations category. The December issue of Virginia Business Magazine will feature the annual report on the Commonwealth of Virginia’s peer-nominated legal experts. 

Owen & Owens has been named in the 2024 Best Law Firms®

Posted on November 02, 2023 in General News

We are pleased to announce Owen & Owens has been named in the 2024 Best Law Firms® rankings in Family Law, Health Care Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Litigation, and Real Estate Litigation. This recognition is based entirely on peer review from leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.

Best Lawyers in America® – Julie Cillo

Posted on August 26, 2023 in Best Lawyers in America, Family Law

Owen & Owens proudly announces that Joe Owen has been recognized as a 2024 Best Lawyers in America®!

Family Law

Best Lawyers in America® – Sam Kaufman

Posted on August 24, 2023 in Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate

Owen & Owens proudly announces that Sam Kaufman has been recognized as a 2024 Best Lawyers in America®!

Commercial Litigation

Litigation – Real Estate

Best Lawyers in America® – Mary Owens

Posted on August 22, 2023 in Collaborative Law, Mediation

Owen & Owens proudly announces that Mary Owens has been recognized as a 2024 Best Lawyers in America®!

Collaborative Law – Family Law

Mediation – Family Law

Family Law

Best Lawyers in America® – Joe Owen

Posted on August 18, 2023 in Health Care, Insurance

Owen & Owens proudly announces that Joe Owen has been recognized as a 2024 Best Lawyers in America®!

Litigation – Health Care

Litigation – Insurance

2024 Best Lawyers in America®

Posted on August 17, 2023 in Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Representation, Family Law, Personal Representation

All four of our Partners have been recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers® in America:

Joe Owen: Litigation – Health care and Litigation – Insurance

Mary Owens: Collaborative Law – Family Law and Mediation – Family Law as well as Family Law

Sam Kaufman: Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Real Estate

Julie Cillo: Family Law