James M Owen Jr

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James M Owen Jr

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 26 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Contracts & Agreements, Employment & Labor ... +4 more

1700 Seventh Avenue, Ste. 2100, Seattle, WA

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About James

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 16%

Defense of health care professionals against disciplinary actions and cost recoupment attempts brought by the state.

27 years

16%
Contracts and Agreements 16%

27 years

16%
Employment and Labor 16%

27 years

16%
Life Insurance 16%

16%
Litigation 16%

16%
Personal Injury 16%

27 years

16%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 18 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Owen | Vanderbrug

1700 Seventh Avenue, Ste. 2100, Seattle, WA, 98101

owenvanderbrug.com

Online Presence

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James M Owen Jr's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Phenomenal & Exceptional Lawyer

I worked with James Owen of Owen Vanderbrug Law Group for two years during my employment/wrongful termination case. James is so professional but also so easy to work with. He and his partner Vanessa made going through a stressful process so easy. He provided great input in terms of the details I need...ed to provide and carefully reviewed all the documentation I did provide. It never felt that I was "one of many" clients. I know James is swamped because he is such a good lawyer (and funny too) but he ALWAYS followed up with me, responded to emails within an hour and regularly followed up to see how I was doing as the process progressed. During mediation he was unbelievable! We were up against a team of lawyers and James didn't flinch once. He is direct, pushed back with the other legal team, asked very pointed questions and negotiated a settlement for more than I thought possible. He is determined, tough and persistent. I highly recommend James as he is a phenomenal and exceptional lawyer that delivers.

Posted by Chris | October 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Fantastic personal injury attorney!

I hired James, and his partner Vanessa, to represent me in a personal injury case stemming from an assault in 2014. They were very patient with me and always presented me with excellent advice. They had great communication skills and were able to satisfactorily resolve my case for me. Very knowled...geable attorneys who actually care about their clients. I would highly recommend them!

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2010

Professional Investigation Review for James Owen

I give James excellent ratings in all of the above categories and recommend him highly for professional investigations. James is extremely professional, knowledgeable and attentive to details. As his client, I am very confident that James has a thorough understanding of the complexities of the case. ...His communication with all persons and organizations involved is exceptional.

Posted by Kim | February 11, 2010

Excellent attorney and highly recommended - you couldn't ask for better

I have worked with James and the founding partner of his firm for over 20 years. For the last 8 or 9 years James has been my sole contact at the firm and has handled all of our legal needs. He is always friendly, helpful and timely. James is also extremely knowledgeable on any number of legal matt...ers. if he doesn't know the answer he will find it for me or refer me to the perfect person to help me. James has made the normally unpleasant experience of working with an attorney a very pleasant and enjoyable one.

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James M Owen Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erik Olsen

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"James is professional, hard working and gets great results for his clients. He is also a pleasure to work with."

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Stephen Manning

Litigation lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"James and I were oppossing counsel on various matters. Despite our clients' disagreements, it was a pleasure to work with James. He was professional and courteous with me and my client. At the same time, James diligently represented his clients' best interests. I would recommend James without hestitation."

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Vanessa Vanderbrug

Insurance lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Stacy Heard

Litigation lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James and I worked at the same law firm since then have remained good friends. He is sharp, diligent, and responsive. His legal skills, coupled with his strong work ethic and pleasant personality made him a pleasure to work with. He is a strong advocate for his clients and a lawyer I highly recommend."

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Craig Blackmon

Litigation lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I began my legal career as an intern with James at a mid sized firm. We both subsequently worked at that firm as first year associates. Since then I have developed both a personal and a professional relationship with him. James is a diligent and knowledgable attorney who approaches each matter with an eye towards solving the problem. He tailors his representation to the needs of each client so as to maximize his value. He is an excellent lawyer."

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Stephen Manning

Administrative law lawyer

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Vanessa Vanderbrug

Employment and labor lawyer

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Stacy Heard

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Owen Vanderbrug

Education

1999

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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