Atty. David W. Owens

Atty. David W. Owens

Mr. David W.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (919) 516-9996 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David W. Owens at a glance

David W. Owens is a Prof. of Pub. Law & Govt. based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1975) and North Carolina (1994). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1975) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (A.B., 1972). Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David W. Owens is a lawyer practicing land use law, government (local) law, environmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • David practices in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

David W. Owens's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

David W. Owens is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →

Environmental Law

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

David W. Owens is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in North Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David W. Owens is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chapel Hill or all attorneys in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about David W. Owens

Where is David W. Owens's law office located?
David W. Owens's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David W. Owens handle?
David W. Owens focuses on zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has David W. Owens practiced law?
David W. Owens has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did David W. Owens go to law school?
David W. Owens earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1972).
How can I contact David W. Owens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1975
A.B.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1975
North Carolina
Admitted: 1994

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