Atty. James Curtis Owen

Atty. James Curtis Owen

James Curtis Owen is a lawyer practicing insurance insolvency, reinsurance, tax litigation and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Chesterfield Chesterfield 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James Curtis Owen at a glance

James Curtis Owen is a personal injury, business, bankruptcy, class action, and tax litigation attorney based in Chesterfield, Missouri. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1981), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1982), and New York (2006). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D. Psychology, 1981) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.A. Psychology, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis The Missouri Bar The New York Bar Association International Association of Insurance Receivers Missouri Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Chesterfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Curtis Owen is a lawyer practicing insurance insolvency, reinsurance, tax litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Chesterfield, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Curtis Owen's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Curtis Owen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Curtis Owen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Curtis Owen is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Missouri →

Class Action

James Curtis Owen is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Litigation

James Curtis Owen is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Curtis Owen

Where is James Curtis Owen's law office located?
James Curtis Owen's law practice is located in Chesterfield, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Curtis Owen handle?
James Curtis Owen focuses on personal injury, business, bankruptcy, class action, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Curtis Owen practiced law?
James Curtis Owen has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Curtis Owen go to law school?
James Curtis Owen earned their education at (J.D. Psychology, 1981); (B.A. Psychology, 1977).
How can I contact James Curtis Owen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Curtis Owen received?
James Curtis Owen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Psychology
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1981
B.A. Psychology
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 2006
Indiana
Admitted: 2008

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