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Owen Reynolds
Senior Associate
949 Third Ave.
Suite 200
Huntington, WV 25701
Suite 200
Huntington, WV 25701
owen.reynolds@nelsonmullins.com
Owen is an experienced courtroom advocate in both civil and criminal litigation. In his career, Owen worked as a private attorney, representing businesses and individuals in state, federal, and business courts and as both a county and federal prosecutor, investigating and prosecuting everything from first degree murder to large-scale health care fraud. In all his...
Owen is an experienced courtroom advocate in both civil and criminal litigation. In his career, Owen worked as a private attorney, representing businesses and individuals in state, federal, and business courts and as both a county and federal prosecutor, investigating and prosecuting everything from first degree murder to large-scale health care fraud. In all his roles, Owen has excelled in the zealous representation of his clients before both judges and juries.
roles, Owen has excelled in the zealous representation of his clients before both judges and juries.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Representative Matters
- Investigated and prosecuted criminal activity involving the illegal prescribing and diversion of opioids in the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of the United States.
- Investigated and prosecuted criminal activity involving healthcare fraud and illegal healthcare kickbacks in the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of the United States.
- Investigated and prosecuted criminal activity involving the illegal possession of firearms and distribution of controlled substances in the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of the United States.
- Prosecuted felony criminal activity in Cabell County, West Virginia.
- Prosecuted misdemeanor criminal activity in Cabell County, West Virginia.
- Defended oil & gas entities in contract litigation disputes.
- Defended physicians and other medical professionals in response to unjustified medical malpractice claims.
- Defended business entities from products liability claims.
- Advised local healthcare providers regarding regulatory compliance and assisted in responding to legal process from private individuals and government entities.
- Defended employers from unjustified wrongful termination claims.
Previous Professional Experience
- Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office – Southern District of West Virginia (2022—2025)
- Assistant Prosecutor, Cabell Country Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (2020—2022)
- Associate, Huntington office of regional law firm (2016—2020)
Education
-
West Virginia University College of Law,
JD
(2016)
- Order of the Coif
- Order of Barristers
- 2016 Lugar Cup Trial Competition – 1st Place
- 2016 Baker Cup – 3rd Place and Best Oral Advocate Award
- Class of 2016 President
- Moot Court – National Team Member
- Trial Advocacy – CALI Award
- Civil Disobedience and the Law – CALI Award
-
College of Wooster,
BA,
Theatre and Dance,
cum laude
- Philosophy Honors Society
- Irene Ryan Competition Nominee
Admissions
- Kentucky
- West Virginia
- Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Practice Areas
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Representative Matters
- Investigated and prosecuted criminal activity involving the illegal prescribing and diversion of opioids in the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of the United States.
- Investigated and prosecuted criminal activity involving healthcare fraud and illegal healthcare kickbacks in the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of the United States.
- Investigated and prosecuted criminal activity involving the illegal possession of firearms and distribution of controlled substances in the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of the United States.
- Prosecuted felony criminal activity in Cabell County, West Virginia.
- Prosecuted misdemeanor criminal activity in Cabell County, West Virginia.
- Defended oil & gas entities in contract litigation disputes.
- Defended physicians and other medical professionals in response to unjustified medical malpractice claims.
- Defended business entities from products liability claims.
- Advised local healthcare providers regarding regulatory compliance and assisted in responding to legal process from private individuals and government entities.
- Defended employers from unjustified wrongful termination claims.
Previous Professional Experience
- Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office – Southern District of West Virginia (2022—2025)
- Assistant Prosecutor, Cabell Country Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (2020—2022)
- Associate, Huntington office of regional law firm (2016—2020)
Community
- President, Alchemy Theatre
Owen is an experienced courtroom advocate in both civil and criminal litigation. In his career, Owen worked as a private attorney, representing businesses and individuals in state, federal, and business courts and as both a county and federal prosecutor, investigating and prosecuting everything from first degree murder to large-scale health care fraud. In all his... roles, Owen has excelled in the zealous representation of his clients before both judges and juries.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Representative Matters
- Investigated and prosecuted criminal activity involving the illegal prescribing and diversion of opioids in the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of the United States.
- Investigated and prosecuted criminal activity involving healthcare fraud and illegal healthcare kickbacks in the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of the United States.
- Investigated and prosecuted criminal activity involving the illegal possession of firearms and distribution of controlled substances in the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of the United States.
- Prosecuted felony criminal activity in Cabell County, West Virginia.
- Prosecuted misdemeanor criminal activity in Cabell County, West Virginia.
- Defended oil & gas entities in contract litigation disputes.
- Defended physicians and other medical professionals in response to unjustified medical malpractice claims.
- Defended business entities from products liability claims.
- Advised local healthcare providers regarding regulatory compliance and assisted in responding to legal process from private individuals and government entities.
- Defended employers from unjustified wrongful termination claims.
Previous Professional Experience
- Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office – Southern District of West Virginia (2022—2025)
- Assistant Prosecutor, Cabell Country Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (2020—2022)
- Associate, Huntington office of regional law firm (2016—2020)
Education
-
West Virginia University College of Law,
JD
(2016)
- Order of the Coif
- Order of Barristers
- 2016 Lugar Cup Trial Competition – 1st Place
- 2016 Baker Cup – 3rd Place and Best Oral Advocate Award
- Class of 2016 President
- Moot Court – National Team Member
- Trial Advocacy – CALI Award
- Civil Disobedience and the Law – CALI Award
-
College of Wooster,
BA,
Theatre and Dance,
cum laude
- Philosophy Honors Society
- Irene Ryan Competition Nominee
Admissions
- Kentucky
- West Virginia
- Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Practice Areas
- Employment & Labor
- Products Liability
- Class Action & Multi-Claim Litigation
- White Collar Defense & Government Investigations
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Energy
Industries
- President, Alchemy Theatre
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