Owen J. Shean
Washington, DC
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Owen J. Shean is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Construction.
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- Handles Construction matters from Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
About Owen J. Shean: Owen J. Shean is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Construction.
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About Owen J. Shean
A lawyer with a national construction practice, Owen Shean represents clients in a broad array of construction matters and disputes, including resolution of disputes on major infrastructure projects, government facilities, museums, multi-use/multi-family projects, hospitals, and military facilities. His clients have included the Architect of the Capitol (the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the U.S. Capitol Complex), the New World Symphony, Great Southwestern Construction Company, Facilities Development Corp., Consolidated Edison, and several Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS).
Owen’s experience includes the drafting and negotiation of construction agreements employing AIA forms, DBIA forms, and EJCDC forms. Owen has developed particular experience in the use of Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs), Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIPS), and other controlled insurance programs for construction projects. Owen has written extensively both on the issue of construction claims as well as insurance disputes.
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Education
University of Virginia
J.D. · 1982
University of Virginia
— · 1978
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District of Columbia
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Virginia, Virginia S
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Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Magazine 2008-2011, Listed in Virginia for Construction Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Magazine 2008-2016, Listed in Washington, DC for Construction Litigation: Business
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 2009, Recommended in the Southeast for Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 2010, Recommended on the East Coast for Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA 2008-2012, 2014 Ranked in Virginia for Construction
2026
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Owen J. Shean focuses on Construction.
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Owen J. Shean primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 750 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 750.
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