Background
Owens, James J. was born on February 3, 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Owens, James J. was born on February 3, 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Business Administration, 1979). University of New Orleans (Master of Science, Taxation, 1985). Tulane University (Master of Social Work, 1986.
Juris Doctor, 1988).
Worked at James J. Owens (Albuquerque, New Mexico) specializing in Matrimonial Law, Custody Law, Settlement Facilitation Law, Guardian Ad Litem Law, Mediation Law, Appeals. Admitted to the bar, 1988, New Mexico. Notre Dame Scholar. Certified Public Accountant, Pennsylvania, 1980.
Author: "Repeal of Spousal Rape Exemptions," New Mexico Family Law Journal.
Book Review: Jean"s Litigation, New Mexico Bar Bulletin, Volume 32, Number. 5, February 4, 1993. Speaker: "Divorce Mediation: Foreign Better or Worse," National Association of Social Workers Convention, Spring, 1992.
"Alternative Dispute Resolution: Essential Tools for the Young Advocate," Bridge the Gap for Young Lawyers, New Mexico Bar Association, Fall, 1993. Presenter: "Tax Planning for Divorce," New Mexico Business Institute, Spring 1996.
Adjunct Professor of Accountancy, The University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management, 1988-1990.
Academy of Certified Social Workers, December, 1988. Chairman, Law Day, 1991-1992. Chair, Continuing Legal Education, YLD, 1992-1996.
Program Chair, Practice Skills Course, 1993-1996.
Presenter, United States Arbitration and Mediation Panelist, Spring, 1995. Panelist, United States Arbitration and Mediation Association.
Member: State Bar of New Mexico. James J. Owens, a former associate of David H. Kelsey, opened his private practice October 1, 1991.
The firm draws on Mr.
Owens" acumen in taxation, family counseling and family law. A full complement of trial, appellate and alternative dispute resolution services are available. The firm"s goal is to offer a compassionate, individualized and professional approach to each domestic relation matter.
The firm welcomes referrals nationwide.
Member: State Bar of New Mexico.