Raymond E. "Ray" Owens, Jr.
About Raymond E. Owens, Jr.
Raymond E. Owens, Jr. is a lawyer based in Charlotte, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2001. Raymond E. Owens, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Mediation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Higgins & Owens PLLC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1978
Location: Charlotte, NC
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