David A. Owen

David represents businesses in a variety of complex commercial litigation matters. His litigation practice includes environmental, coal, agribusiness, toxic tort, securities and antitrust matters, as well as all types of business disputes. He also advises a variety of businesses as outside general counsel on corporate governance and litigation issues.



Defended Dairy Farmers of America, a leading milk-marketing cooperative and dairy food processor, in connection with anti-trust claims in Kentucky and the Southeastern United States.

Defend Tempur-Pedic in a federal securities fraud class action filed in Lexington, Kentucky.

Represents major horse farms in central Kentucky in a wide variety of matters including employment, environmental, business disputes and general business dealings.

Represented publicly traded coal company in connection with alleged lost coal claims.

Represented publicly traded manufacturing company in connection with RCRA and CERCLA environmental claims by USEPA, state agencies and prior and adjacent property owners.

Defend Global Fitness Holdings d/b/a Urban Active against alleged class action claims in Kentucky and Ohio.

Represented steel manufacturing company in connection with citizens suit claims under environmental statutes.

Defend energy company against Clean Air Act allegations by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Commercial & Business Litigation
Law School Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D.,1987)
Education Clemson University (B.S.,1984)
Bar Member / Association Kentucky State Bar Association
Most recent firm Dickinson Wright, PLLC
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-owen-2477558
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