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Atty. David B. Owsley II

Atty. David B. Owsley II

David Owsley is a Member in the firm’s Business Litigation Service Group in Louisville. He practices complex and bet-the-company litigation in courts across the country, with subjects including intellectual property, commercial disputes, government investigations, product liability, international disputes, trusts and estates, antitrust, fiduciary duty, corporate governance, executive employment, legal ethics, professional liability, and constitutional law.

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Profile Summary

About David B. Owsley II at a glance

David B. Owsley II is a business and litigation attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Stites & Harbison PLLC. Admitted to practice in Kentucky, Kentucky State Bar. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 2004) and University of Virginia (B.A., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Owsley is a Member in the firm’s Business Litigation Service Group in Louisville
  • He practices complex and bet-the-company litigation in courts across the country, with subjects including intellectual property, commercial disputes, government investigations, product liability, international disputes, trusts and estates, antitrust, fiduciary duty, corporate governance, executive employment, legal ethics, professional liability, and constitutional law
  • During the summer of 2002, Dave worked for a law clinic in South Africa
  • Before law school, Dave worked as a research assistant and for a dot-com startup
  • He also completed the McIntire Business Institute program at the University of Virginia School of Commerce

Practice Areas Explained

David B. Owsley II's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Owsley II handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Louisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David B. Owsley II

Where is David B. Owsley II's law office located?
David B. Owsley II's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Stites & Harbison PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B. Owsley II handle?
David B. Owsley II focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
Where did David B. Owsley II go to law school?
David B. Owsley II earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact David B. Owsley II for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David B. Owsley II received?
David B. Owsley II's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis
- 2004
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 2000

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Kentucky Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2013-present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation magazine, Future Star (2015-present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation, Under 40 Hot List (2016)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Kentucky, Kentucky State Bar

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