Atty. James W. Owen

Atty. James W. Owen

James W. Owen is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration, elder law, commercial transactions and 4 other areas of law.

Wilmington Wilmington 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James W. Owen at a glance

James W. Owen is a Member based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at James W. Owen, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), Delaware (1980), and U.S. Tax Court (1981). Educated at Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (J.D. Temple, 1979) and University of Delaware (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Delaware (Chairman, Litigation Section, 1991-1992) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W. Owen is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration, elder law, commercial transactions and 4 other areas of law
  • James W. received a B.A. degree from University of Delaware in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James W. practices at James W. Owen, P.A. in Wilmington, DE

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Owen's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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 W. Owen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Delaware →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James W. Owen is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Delaware →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James W. Owen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Delaware →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James W. Owen

Where is James W. Owen's law office located?
James W. Owen's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is James W. Owen, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Owen handle?
James W. Owen focuses on formation, personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has James W. Owen practiced law?
James W. Owen has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James W. Owen go to law school?
James W. Owen earned their education at (J.D. Temple, 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact James W. Owen for a consultation?
You can contact James W. Owen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James W. Owen received?
James W. Owen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Temple
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University
- 1979
B.A.
University of Delaware
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
Delaware
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1981

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