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Kimberly Skiba to Speak at Oliver Hill/Samuel Tucker Prelaw Institute

July 21, 2010
Kimberly Skiba was invited by the Young Lawyers Conference of the Virginia State Bar to speak at the Oliver Hill/Samuel Tucker Prelaw Institute. The Institute targets, at no cost to the participants, minority high school students who are interested in exploring the legal profession. Skiba presented a one-hour program on closing arguments.

Joe Owen featured on Radio Podcast
July 20, 2010
Virginia Public Radio reported on a legislative commission that advises the General Assembly on small business concerns is considering whether to recommend changes in the process that courts use for civil lawsuits. Joe Owen was quoted in WVTF’s Podcast about the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s tort reform package proposed as a means of saving both time and money in lawsuits filed against businesses. Listen: http://www.wvtf.org/news_and_notes/audio/201007200734190.judgments.mp3

Sam Kaufman Receives AV Rating from Martindale

July 6, 2010
After an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the bar and judiciary, Martindale-Hubbell announced today that Sam Kaufman received its highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Kaufman is now rated AV® Preeminent™ with a peer review rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Kimberly Skiba Presents Estate Planning Webinar with Leahy & Clair Financial Management

June 24, 2010
In conjunction with Leahy & Clair Financial Management, Kimberly Skiba presented the webinar “Estate Planning 101: Making Those Important Decisions in Advance So Your Loved Ones Don’t Have To.” In the webinar, Skiba discusses generally the following estate planning devices: Wills, Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, and Advance Medical Directives.

Founding Partners of Owen & Owens Named to 2010 Virginia 'Super Lawyers'

June 23, 2010
The law firm of Owen & Owens is proud to announce that all three founding partners, W. Joseph Owen III, Mary Burkey Owens and Samuel J. Kaufman, were voted by their peers for the 2010 edition of Law & Politics’ Virginia Super Lawyers®. Only five percent of active licensed attorneys in Virginia are selected for inclusion after extensive peer review and editorial research.

For the second year in a row, Mary Burkey Owens received the added distinction as one of the “Top 25 Female Super Lawyers” in Virginia which indicates she received one of the highest point totals in the nomination, research and blue ribbon review process. Owens chairs the firm’s family law team and also practices real estate law and civil litigation. She is a founding member and former president of the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar and past president of the Chesterfield County Bar Association.

Sam Kaufman was named as a Virginia Super Lawyer “Rising Star” for the second year. He primarily focuses his practice in general and civil litigation, real estate and business law. Kaufman is a past chairman of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and serves as Vice President for Planning and Operations of the University of Richmond Alumni Association.

Joe Owen is a successful trial lawyer representing individuals and businesses in civil and commercial litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, real estate, estate planning, corporate and construction law. He is chairman of the Drug Court Foundation of Chesterfield/Colonial Heights and a statewide leader with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Joe Owen quoted in Chesterfield Observer: Dominion Aviation feels exonerated by NTSB report

May 12, 2010
Asked by the Chesterfield Observer to weigh in, Joe Owen commented on lawsuits following a 2008 plane crash near the Chesterfield Airport. http://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/news/2010-05-12/News/Dominion_Aviation_feels_exonerated_by_NTSB_report.html

Jace Padden to Speak to MRFLBA on Retrieving and Using Electronic Evidence in Family Law Litigation

March 23, 2010
In family law cases, whether it be e-mail, text messages, or Internet activity, electronic evidence can mean the difference between making your case and being left with yet another instance of he-said-she-said. It is therefore critical for family law attorneys to understand the legal and technical parameters regarding obtaining electronic evidence. Padden presented this one hour CLE program to the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association along with a computer forensics expert.

Mary Burkey Owens quoted in Richmond Times Dispatch article: Budget plan essential for couples

February 14, 2010
According to family law attorney Mary Burkey Owens, "money and how people deal with their money is probably one of the biggest factors that lead to considering separation or divorce." "If they are open with each other, willing to communicate, to create a family budget, and stick to the budget, to set up common goals -- a vacation trip or a new home -- and act accordingly," said attorney Owens, "you can nip any of those problems." Read more »

Mary Burkey Owens to Present "Drafting Premarital Agreements in Virginia"

February 2010
Domestic relations attorneys are often required to advise individuals contemplating marriage or planning to live together about whether they need some form of agreement to protect their assets. Owens was the instructor for the Virginia CLE seminar on "Drafting Premarital Agreements in Virginia," covering the legal and ethical issues regarding drafting and preserving premarital agreements. The 1.5 hour CLE course is available online by clicking here.

All Partners at Owen & Owens Named in Super Lawyers Section of Richmond Magazine

August 1, 2009
Mary Burkey Owens was named a Virginia Super Lawyer for 2009. This is the third time Mary has received this honor. She was also named one of the Top 25 Women Lawyers in Virginia. Mary’s practice focuses on family law and real estate.

Joe Owen was also named a Virginia Super Lawyer for 2009. This is the second year he has received this honor. Joe has a general practice which includes civil and criminal litigation at all trial levels.

Sam Kaufman was named a 2009 Virginia Rising Star. The Rising Star designation recognizes lawyers age 40 and under. Sam has a general practice with a focus on litigation and business matters.

Owen & Owens Relocates

September 4, 2008

In order to better serve our clients, we have relocated to:

15521 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 300
Midlothian, Virginia 23113

We are conveniently located just west of the 288 - Midlothian Turnpike interchange on the 3rd floor of the Village Bank Building. Our new physical address is also our mailing address. Our phone and fax numbers have not changed. They are (804) 594-1911 and (804) 594-0455. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need assistance finding our new office.

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