About

Lance N. Owen is a highly experienced lawyer in McDonough, Georgia, specializing in family law and domestic relations matters. Learn more about his background and expertise below.

Lance N. Owen was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and raised in Blakely, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1992 with a B.A. in Political Science, and went on to earn his law degree from the University of Memphis in 1995.

After graduating from law school, Mr. Owen joined Shepherd & Johnston in Griffin, Georgia, eventually becoming a partner in 2001. The firm later became known as Johnston, Owen & Bullard in 2006, and expanded to McDonough, Georgia in 2011, where Mr. Owen currently serves as the managing partner.

Mr. Owen's practice primarily focuses on family law, including divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, paternity, legitimation, adoption, and prenuptial agreements. While 90% of his practice is dedicated to family law, he also has experience in settling and trying claims related to negligence, auto accidents, premises liability, defamation, and wrongful death.

With extensive experience in the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals, Mr. Owen has handled numerous appellate cases, including Murray v. Gardner, Eubanks v. Rabon, Cook v. Cook, Killingsworth v. Killingsworth, and Guerrero v. Guerrero. He has also tried hundreds of divorce and custody cases in various counties in Georgia.

Mr. Owen firmly believes in the importance of trial experience, as different judges may make different decisions based on the same facts. He emphasizes the value of hands-on experience in the courtroom, stating that there is no substitute for it.

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Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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