PURPOSEFUL IN RESOLVING CHALLENGING DISPUTES
Owen Mooney has been a part of Bullivant Houser since 2014. As part of its insurance law group, Owen defends insurers in lawsuits involving contractual and extra-contractual liability. In addition, his work has extended beyond insurance-coverage matters, including personal injury cases and commercial disputes. Strong in writing and research, he is often the go-to attorney for analyzing, briefing and arguing obscure and challenging issues, including for matters on appeal. Methodical and measured in his decision-making, Owen is valued for his ability to spot issues, generate creative solutions, and get results in litigation that can be difficult to achieve.
Before joining Bullivant Houser, Owen clerked for The Honorable Nancy Saitta of the Nevada Supreme Court. There, his analysis of complex legal issues included civil and criminal procedure, constitutional rights, parentage, premises liability, and class action litigation.
As a former public high school teacher in Brooklyn, NY involved in Teach for America, Owen gained skills that he applies today. Through honed presentation and pedagogical skills, he can distill and impart complicated subject matter to help others understand and feel empowered. His career in teaching instilled an ability to see the big picture and design a plan that aligns with the end goal.
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Before joining Bullivant Houser, Owen clerked for The Honorable Nancy Saitta of the Nevada Supreme Court. His analysis of complex legal issues included civil and criminal procedure, constitutional rights, parentage, premises liability, and class action litigation.
As a former public high school teacher in Brooklyn, NY involved in Teach for America, Owen gained skills that he applies today. Through honed presentation and pedagogical skills, he is able to distill and impart complicated subject matter to help others understand and feel empowered. His career in teaching instilled an ability to see the big picture, design a plan that aligns with the end goal, and adapt to unexpected events.
PRACTICE AREAS
ADMISSIONS
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2019
- Washington, 2013
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
EDUCATION
- Gonzaga University, School of Law – J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
- Gonzaga University – B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 2007
CLIENT WINS
- Successfully argued on appeal for the affirmance of a dismissal of a lawsuit against a property insurer in a case about disputed coverage for business losses during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Successfully argued on appeal for the affirmance of a dismissal of a lawsuit against a liability insurer in a case about the insurer’s denial of liability coverage and the meaning of “damages because of ‘bodily injury’” in the policy.
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- Obtained a dismissal of a contractual claim against a property insurer based, in part, on a successful Daubert motion. The appellate court affirmed the result.
- In a three-week trial, successfully defended a property insurer against claims regarding damage allegedly caused by water intrusion at a condominium complex.
- Co-Speaker, “Decisions from Federal Bench.” Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (WDTL) Insurance Law Update (2024)
- Speaker & Co-Author, “Marijuana Loss: The Insurance Policy May Cover It, but Will ‘Public Policy’ Ruin the High?” Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (WDTL) Insurance Law Update (2016)
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2024 — Insurance Law)
IMPASSIONED ADVOCATE
Owen volunteers for Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, organizations that advocate for gun reform and reducing gun violence.