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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.

Based in
Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Construction
  • 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.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Owen J. Shean represents clients in Washington, District of Columbia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

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.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Virginia

    J.D. · 1982

  • University of Virginia

    — · 1978

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • District of Columbia

    ACTIVE

  • Virginia, Virginia S

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • 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

Locations

Office locations

Main office

750 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 750

Washington, District of Columbia 20001

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  • What areas of law does Owen J. Shean practice?

    Owen J. Shean focuses on Construction.

  • Where is Owen J. Shean located?

    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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