Atty. Gary R. Owens

Atty. Gary R. Owens

Gary Owens is a partner headquartered in the Philadelphia Office where he maintains a multistate litigation practice. He regularly represents insurance carriers and their insureds in subrogation recovery.

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About Gary R. Owens at a glance

Gary R. Owens is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. Their practice focuses on business, construction, product liability, and insurance. Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. (—) and Millersville University of Pennsylvania B.S. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Affiliations •Pennsylvania Bar Association •Philadelphia Bar Association •New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary Owens is a partner headquartered in the Philadelphia Office where he maintains a multistate litigation practice
  • He regularly represents insurance carriers and their insureds in subrogation recovery
  • Gary is also called on to defend carriers and clients in matters where he has substantial experience as plaintiff counsel
  • Gary gained early experience as defense counsel handling construction defect, and construction and industrial site personal injury matters
  • This exposure led to a position as corporate counsel specializing in construction related litigation
  • Gary then returned to his former firm where his practice evolved to representing carriers and self-insureds in commercial litigation, product liability, manufacturing and industrial matters, both in and outside Pennsylvania
  • He increasingly came to represent clients and carriers as plaintiffs in commercial litigation and subrogation recovery in many of the same disciplines, as well as various fire, flood and casualty losses
  • Gary initially handled multistate matters as pro hac vice counsel, but over time his ongoing presence in out of state matters led to admissions to the New York State and Massachusetts State Bars
  • He has practiced in all his admitted states as well as Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia and South Carolina
  • Gary has developed a network of experts in various jurisdictions to serve as consultants and testifying experts in state and federal courts
  • Earlier in his career, Gary and another partner were instrumental in the creation and implementation of an Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) for a large regional manufacturer
  • Once implemented, Gary handled litigation matters arising under to OCIP
  • In addition to his experience as a litigator, Gary served a two year clerkship with the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit immediately following law school
  • Honors •BV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated

Practice Areas Explained

Gary R. Owens's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

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Insurance Law

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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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Where is Gary R. Owens's law office located?
Gary R. Owens's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Margolis Edelstein. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary R. Owens handle?
Gary R. Owens focuses on business, construction, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
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What awards or recognition has Gary R. Owens received?
Gary R. Owens's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D.
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania B.S.
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Awards

BV Distinguished

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