Our Practice
Practice Areas
General Civil Litigation, Insurance Litigation, Construction Litigation, Toxic Mold litigation, Personal Injury, Family Law, Divorce, Paternity, Domestic Violence, Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Background
Admitted to Wisconsin Bar: 1974; U. S. Supreme Court; U. S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit; Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin
College: Loras College, Class of 1971, B.A., cum laude
Law School: Northwestern University Law School, Chicago, IL Class of 1974, J.D. Board of Editors, Law Review
Scope of Practice
Mr. Owens is a former partner in the “AV” rated firm of Murphy & Desmond, S.C. located in Madison, Wisconsin where his practice included representing major corporations in civil litigation. In the early 1990s he formed a firm focusing on civil litigation representing individuals and focusing on small businesses.
Currently, Mr. Owens’ law firm operates a boutique law practice in consortium with a group of independent solo practitioners. His practice focuses on casualty loss insurance cases, white collar criminal litigation and complex divorce matters.
Professional Experience & Curriculum Vitae
Attorney Owens has been practicing law in Wisconsin for over 41 years and has a proven track record of success.
Joseph F. Owens Curriculum Vitae
Academic Degrees
B.A. cum laude Loras College Dubuque, Iowa 1971
J.D. (Law Review) Northwestern University Law School Chicago, Illinois 1974
Admitted to practice in Wisconsin: (Bar Examination) 1974
Admitted to the Bar in the following Courts:
U.S. Supreme Court
Wisconsin Supreme Court
All Wisconsin and Appellate Courts
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin
Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin
Waukesha County Bar Association
Teaching/Professional Honors
-Teaching adjunct University of Wisconsin Law School 1980-1982
-President – Young Lawyers Division – State Bar of Wisconsin 1980
-Member – Board of Governors, State Bar of Wisconsin 1980-1982
-Wisconsin Bar Foundation Pro Bono Publico Award 1989-1990