rdo@goodwingoodwin.com | Charleston, WV

Richard D. Owen


Mr. Owen’s practice focuses on civil litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. His practice ranges from personal injury matters to complex commercial litigation, including antitrust and qui tam actions. Mr. Owen also handles employment disputes on behalf of employees and employers, and assists clients in drafting employment policies. In addition, he assists clients in commercial transactions and general corporate matters for clients ranging from large business organizations to sole proprietorships.

Ky is married to Tammy Owen. He moonlights as an author, having published “None Call Me Dad” as well as several creative nonfiction pieces. Ky and Tammy have a son, Aaron Owen, and several “surrogates” – Sierra Ferrell, Justin Hannigan, Brooke Willard, Cody Seafler and Haley “Cabrina” Arthur.


Practice Details

Representing individuals and businesses in civil litigation, commercial disputes, fraud claims, insurance coverage disputes, employment discrimination matters, oil and gas/mineral leases, antitrust, and other contract and tort actions, including class actions

Representing banks, mortgage lenders, servicers and finance companies in litigation, both as lead counsel and local counsel

Counseling businesses regarding employment matters and policies

Counseling clients in commercial transactions and contract matters, including acquisitions, limited liability company and partnership agreements, real estate leases, and related matters

Representing contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in mechanic’s lien claims

Representing clients in connection with appeals in state and federal court

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Corporate & Commercial Law

Employment Law

Litigation

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Section of Dispute Resolution 

West Virginia State Bar 

Kanawha County Bar Association

Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia

Court Admissions

United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and all lower state courts

Supreme Court of Virginia

Honors

Martingale-Hubbell rating: Distinguished 

Education

B.A., Journalism and Economics, Michigan State University, 1981

J.D., Hamline University School of Law with honors, 1984; Law Review