Atty. Andre E. Owens
Andre Owens’ practice focuses on securities trading and markets activities. He counsels broker-dealers, securities exchanges, investment advisers and other clients on a variety of regulatory issues under the rules of the SEC, FINRA and various securities exchanges, including Regulation NMS; Regulation ATS; short sale regulation; sales practice rules, automated trading and risk controls and order handling matters.
Securities Regulation Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About Andre E. Owens at a Glance
Andre E. Owens is a securities attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1988) and Providence College (BS, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — FDA Law (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andre E. Owens
- Andre Owens’ practice focuses on securities trading and markets activities
- He counsels broker-dealers, securities exchanges, investment advisers and other clients on a variety of regulatory issues under the rules of the SEC, FINRA and various securities exchanges, including Regulation NMS
- Regulation ATS
- short sale regulation
- sales practice rules, automated trading and risk controls and order handling matters
- Mr. Owens also provides advice with respect to acquisitions of securities broker-dealers and investment advisers
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Andre E. Owens
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Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association, Andre E. Owens can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Securities Practice
Concentrating on securities means Andre E. Owens's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Andre E. Owens attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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