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David W. Owen

Partner
dowen@bradley.com
Birmingham P: 205.521.8333 F: 205.488.6333
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Africa Rox
P: 205.521.8099 arox@bradley.com
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News
  • David Owen Talks to Construction Dive on the Top 3 Legal Disputes in the Construction Industry
    11/30/2022
    Construction Dive
    Media Mention
  • Dawn Sharff and David Owen Named to Birmingham Business Journal's 2022 'Best of the Bar'
    4/15/2022
    Birmingham Business Journal
    Accolade
  • Bradley Partner David W. Owen Elected Fellow of American College of Construction Lawyers
    11/17/2021
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Publications
  • Alabama Lien Law 101
    7/31/2024
    BuildSouth
    Authored Article
  • Interview: Carly Miller And David W. Owen Of Bradley Discuss Discovery And Third-Party Funding In International Arbitration
    4/24/2024
    Mealey's International Arbitration Report
    Authored Article
  • Weathering the Storm: How to Navigate Safety Incidents
    1/3/2024
    AGC Alabama
    Authored Article
Past Events
  • Managing Risk on a Construction Project
    6/7/2019
    Construction 101 Seminar
    Event
  • Dealing with Concurrent Delays on Large Scale Projects
    1/8/2019
    7th Contract and Risk Management for Construction and Capital Projects
    Event
  • Taking on Subsurface Risks: How to Allocate Subsurface Risk and Lessons Learned from an Owner, Contractor, and Geotechnical Expert
    12/4/2017
    Construction SuperConference
    Event
David Owen is one of the most outstanding civil construction lawyers we have ever done business with. His experience in geotechnical and civil engineering is of great help in asking the right questions, analyzing the facts and data...
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Area(s) of Focus
  • Construction
  • Litigation
  • Government Contracts
  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • International Arbitration - Construction
  • International Arbitration, Construction Contract Negotiation, Administration, Dispute Avoidance, & Resolution
  • International Arbitration - Energy
  • International Arbitration
  • EPC Contracts & Disputes for Energy Infrastructure
  • University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2000, cum laude
  • University of Alabama School of Engineering, B.S., Civil Engineering, 1991, cum laude
  • Alabama
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Alabama

American Bar Association

Alabama State Bar Association

Birmingham Bar Association

ABA Forum on the Construction Industry

Design Build Institute Association

ABC Associate Member; General/Subcontractor Committee, Young Advisory Board

AGC Associate Member

Jefferson Shelby Youth Football League Board

Accolades

Chambers USA 2025 Badge

2025 Best Lawyers Badge

2022 Best Law Firm of the Year Construction Law Badge

Super Lawyers 2024 Badge  

BTI Client Service All-Star 2018 Badge

Listed in Chambers USA, Construction, 2022-2025 Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers  Construction Litigation, 2018-2024 Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® Construction Law, 2013-2025 Litigation – Construction, 2019-2025 "Lawyer of the Year," Birmingham, Construction Law, 2013 Named as BTI Client Service All-Star, 2018 Listed in B-Metro, "Top Lawyers," 2019-2020 Successfully defended EPC contractor on a structural failure at automobile assembly plant failure involving $60 million in claims. Represented EPC contractor on rare earth elements mine regarding $40 million of costs and schedule disputes. Represented design build contractor in a $20 million dispute on an activated carbon facility in Louisiana. Represented designer and construction manager against piping contractor on ceramic proppant facility in Georgia with over $10 million in claims. Represented manufacturer of lock and dam gates regarding allegations of missed tolerances on a large river project.
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