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Shawn Owen  

Known for his unwavering presence and formidable determination, Shawn approaches every case with a focus and persistence that is steady, strategic, and impossible to ignore. His ability to stand firm under pressure and his refusal to be intimidated, no matter how complex or contentious the matter at hand, make him a particularly skilled advocate.

When people have not been treated fairly, Shawn is cannot sit idly by and let the wrong go unanswered. He will do everything in his power to make things right again. Shawn’s understanding and profound capacity for empathy allows him to walk in the shoes of our clients and make sure their stories get told the right way.

Shawn is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Georgia.

    • Juris Doctor – Georgia State University College of Law – 2012

    • Bachelor of Arts – University of Georgia – 2009

    • American Association for Justice – Member – 2012-present

    • American Bar Association – Member – 2012-present

    • Clients’ Choice Award - Avvo - 2015

    • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association – Board Member – 2016-present

    • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association – Member – 2012-present

    • Colorado Bar Foundation – Member – 2018-present

    • Trial Lawyers College – Graduate – 2018

    • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association – Member – 2019

    • Million Dollar Advocates Forum - Member 2019

  • Shawn has been recognized as one of The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 for Personal Injury. Membership is by invitation only and is extended to the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, influence, reputation, stature and public profile. It’s mission is to promote progressive ideas to pursue justice for those injured by the negligence of others, to educate the public about the importance of access to courts that are free of bias and undue influence, and to protect the right of trial by jury.

    Shawn carries a superb Avvo Rating, which is an evaluation of a lawyer’s background based on information collected from public sources like state bar associations, regulatory agencies, court records, and lawyer websites. Peer endorsements from other lawyers are also considered.

    • “Case Update: Federal Employees Health Benefits Act of 1959” – Verdict – The Journal of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association – 2017

    • “Best Practices for Practicing Law Remotely” - Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Blockbuster - 2021

    • “Litigating Agency Liability Against Uber” - Colorado Trial Lawyers Annual Convention – 2022

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