David B. Owsley II

David B. Owsley II: Experienced Business Litigator in Louisville, KY

David B. Owsley II is a distinguished attorney with a deep commitment to complex litigation and commercial disputes. Serving as a Member in the firm’s Business Litigation Service Group in Louisville, Kentucky, David handles cases that often involve intellectual property issues, commercial disputes, government investigations, product liability claims, international disputes, trusts and estates matters, antitrust concerns, fiduciary duty violations, corporate governance challenges, executive employment matters, legal ethics controversies, professional liability incidents, and constitutional law battles. His extensive background includes practical experience from both sides of the courtroom.

Professional Experience

• Stites & Harbison PLLC, Louisville, Kentucky – Member in the Business Litigation Service Group

During his tenure at Stites & Harbison, David has been involved in a wide range of high-stakes litigation. His experience spans across multiple jurisdictions within the United States and covers various legal domains such as intellectual property infringement, breach of contract disputes, regulatory investigations, defective product lawsuits, cross-border commercial disagreements, trust disputes, estate planning controversies, antitrust violations, fiduciary duty missteps, corporate governance irregularities, employment law matters, professional malpractice scandals, and constitutional issues.

David’s legal career began during his summer internship at a law clinic in South Africa. This transformative experience exposed him to the intricacies of international law and litigation. Before pursuing law school, Dave worked as a research assistant and gained hands-on experience with a dot-com startup, where he honed his analytical and problem-solving skills. Additionally, he completed the McIntire Business Institute, a renowned business-oriented program at the University of Virginia School of Commerce.

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Breach of Contract Disputes
• Government Investigations and Regulatory Compliance
• Product Liability and Defective Goods Claims
• International Commercial Disputes
• Traffic Litigation
• Civil Rights Violations
• Fiduciary Duty and Corporate Governance Issues
• Employment Law Matters
• Litigation Against Public Entities (Police, Government Agencies)
• Traffic Offenses (DUI and Related)
• Trusts and Estates Disputes
• Antitrust Litigation
• Litigation Against Public Entities (Government Contractors, etc.)
• Professional Malpractice Claims (Attorneys)
• Civil Rights Violations by Police and Government Agencies
• Litigation Against Public Entities (Local, State, Federal)
• Personal Injury Claims
• Criminal Defense Litigation
• Litigation Against Religious Organizations and Institutions
• Medical Malpractice Claims
• Military Personnel (Active Duty)
• Public Benefits (SSDI, VA, etc.)
• Social Security Disability Claims
• Litigation Against Public Entities and Government Contractors

Awards & Recognitions

• Recognized by Best Attorney USA in Commercial Litigation since 2018.
• Recognized as a Rising Star in the area of Litigation - Defendants (Commercial Litigation) from 2013 to present.
• Recognized by Benchmark Litigation magazine in two areas: Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants since 2015 and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants since 2016.
• Mentioned on the Under-40 Hot List by Benchmark Litigation in 2016.

Affiliations & Memberships

• Firms:
  • Stites & Harbison PLLC, Louisville, Kentucky – Member since 2016.
• Affiliations:
  • Louisville Bar Association
  • Western KY Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
  • Kentucky Bar Association, Louisville Section
  • ABA Litigation Section

Languages

• English
• Spanish (fluent)

David B. Owsley II holds a Juris Doctorate from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from the University of Virginia School of Commerce, where he completed the McIntire Business Institute. He is licensed to practice law in Kentucky. His journey began with a stint working as a research assistant at a dot-com startup during his undergraduate studies, which equipped him with valuable hands-on experience prior to pursuing legal education.