M. Edward Owens, Jr.

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M. Edward Owens, Jr.: Attorney with Lewis Thomason, P.C.
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Biography

Ed Owens, a shareholder with the firm, practices in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate litigation, bankruptcy, business law, banking, landlord-tenant and municipal law. Mr. Owens has handled a broad range of commercial cases in state and federal courts representing a variety of businesses such as banks, title insurance companies, commercial landlords and property owners. He frequently litigates real property matters, including mortgage lien issues, questions of title, and boundary disputes. He has substantial experience representing secured and unsecured creditors in proceedings under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code. In years past, he represented FDIC in significant bankruptcy litigation. When not in court, Mr. Owens performs many services for his business clients, including negotiating and drafting agreements of all kinds and advising clients on starting, operating, buying, and selling businesses. He also is experienced in representing lenders and borrowers in loan transactions, preparing loan documentation and conforming lenders’ documents to Tennessee law.

Mr. Owens is City Attorney for the City of Sevierville, Tenn. and is counsel for the City’s Public Building Authority and its Industrial Development Board. He has represented other municipalities in and out of court.

PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

•Named a Cityview Magazine Top Attorney
•National Merit Scholar
•University of Tennessee Chancellor’s Associates
•Board of Visitors of University of Tennessee College of Arts and Sciences

(Also at Sevierville Office)

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Business & Commercial
  • Corporate
  • Municipal & Administrative

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Tennessee, B.A., 1974; University of Tennessee, M.A., 1976
Law School Attended:
University of Tennessee, J.D., 1979
Year of First Admission:
1980
Admission:
1980, Tennessee; United States Court of Federal Claims; U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Memberships:

AFFILIATIONS

•Tennessee Bar Association
•Knoxville Bar Association
•Nashville Bar Association
•Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Association
•American Bankruptcy Institute

Reported Cases:
Representative Experience: Complex commercial litigation, including significant dollar cases in state and federal courts.; Real estate law, principally litigation of numerous cases involving title disputes and mortgage lien questions.; Extensive experience representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings of all kinds, including adversary proceedings; Representation of numerous clients in forming and operating business entities, including corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and general partnerships.; Preparation and review of loan documents for financial institutions and borrowers.; Advising commercial landlords in drafting leases and dealing with shopping center tenants.; City Attorney for The City of Sevierville, Tennessee, advising and representing the City and its departments in the whole range of matters that municipalities encounter.; Counsel for the Public Building Authority of the City of Sevierville, Tennessee, which constructed a multimillion-dollar convention center and golf course now operated by the City of Sevierville.
ISLN:
904637685

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www.lewisthomason.com/attorneys/m-edward-owens-jr

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