Atty. Brian Owen Sumner

Atty. Brian Owen Sumner

Brian Owen Sumner is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, energy / utilities, construction / development and 1 other area of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from St.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Owen Sumner at a glance

Brian Owen Sumner is a workers comp, environmental, and energy attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2009) and New Jersey (2009). Educated at Drexel University (J.D., 2009) and St. John's College (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Owen Sumner is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, energy / utilities, construction / development and 1 other area of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from St. John's College in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Brian practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Owen Sumner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Owen Sumner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Brian Owen Sumner is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Brian Owen Sumner is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Brian Owen Sumner is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Owen Sumner

Where is Brian Owen Sumner's law office located?
Brian Owen Sumner's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Owen Sumner handle?
Brian Owen Sumner focuses on workers comp, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Brian Owen Sumner practiced law?
Brian Owen Sumner has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Brian Owen Sumner go to law school?
Brian Owen Sumner earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Brian Owen Sumner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drexel University
- 2009
B.A.
St. John's College
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2009
New Jersey
Admitted: 2009

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