Harrison L.E.Owens
Associate
Commercial Litigation
howens@seyfarth.com
Harrison guides clients through high‑stakes disputes, aligning efficient litigation strategy with business goals to achieve his clients’ objectives.
More About Harrison
Harrison assists clients in complex commercial disputes, including those involving real estate, construction, landlord-tenant relations, defective products, negligence, breach of contract, and violations of consumer protection statutes. He represents his clients in both individual lawsuits and class actions in state and federal courts, and provides legal guidance through mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeals.
In his practice, Harrison takes the time necessary to understand his clients’ business so he can build litigation strategies that reflect their real‑world priorities. Clients trust Harrison with high-stakes disputes because of his clear case strategy, attention to business objectives, and effective communication throughout the litigation process.
In his practice, Harrison takes the time necessary to understand his clients’ business so he can build litigation strategies that reflect their real‑world priorities. Clients trust Harrison with high-stakes disputes because of his clear case strategy, attention to business objectives, and effective communication throughout the litigation process.
- JD, University of Washington
- Washington
- US District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- US District Court, Western District of Washington
Commercial Litigation
- Representation of owner of commercial warehouse in claims against contractor and subcontractors related to water intrusion issues.
- Representation of joint partner against claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing.
- Representation of commercial retailer against claims for breach of contract and fraud; secured dismissal on personal jurisdiction grounds.
- Representation of port district in dispute with developer and contractor regarding injection of grout into sewer line.
- Representation of car manufacturer in products liability action occurring in joint and several state where plaintiffs sought over $48 million in damages; secured dismissal with prejudice midway through trial.
- Representation of general partner of four limited partnerships in dispute involving disposition of low-income housing tax credit apartment complexes; obtained dismissal of all claims following trial.
Real Estate Litigation
- Representation of commercial landlords and tenants in unlawful detainer actions and disputes concerning breach of commercial leases, misrepresentation and fraud, negligence, and requests for injunctive relief.
- Representation of buyers and sellers of commercial real estate in disputes concerning breach of purchase-and-sale agreements, misrepresentation and fraud, negligence, and environmental issues.
- Representation of real estate brokerages and individual agents against claims of professional negligence, breach of contract, misrepresentation and fraud, violation of Washington Consumer Protection Act, and breach of statutory duties.
- Representation of escrow companies in interpleader actions necessitated by earnest money disputes.
- Representation of national real estate brokerage and multiple listing service clients in responding to third-party discovery issued by courts across the country.
Class Action Defense
- Representation of website host against class action claims concerning clickwrap and browsewrap practices.
- Representation of insurer against class action claims concerning limitations of insurance coverage, breach of contract, fraud, and violation of consumer protection statutes.
- Representation of insurer against class action claims concerning misclassification of agents and discriminatory employment practices.
- Recognized as a "Ones to Watch" lawyer by Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Commercial Litigation, Litigation—Real Estate, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions—Defendants (2026)
- Recognized in Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Next Generation in Law” series (April 2024)
- Listen and Talk, Board of Trustees, member (2023-present)
- Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa, Board of Trustees, member (2017-present)
Harrison guides clients through high‑stakes disputes, aligning efficient litigation strategy with business goals to achieve his clients’ objectives.
More About Harrison
Harrison assists clients in complex commercial disputes, including those involving real estate, construction, landlord-tenant relations, defective products, negligence, breach of contract, and violations of consumer protection statutes. He represents his clients in both individual lawsuits and class actions in state and federal courts, and provides legal guidance through mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeals.
In his practice, Harrison takes the time necessary to understand his clients’ business so he can build litigation strategies that reflect their real‑world priorities. Clients trust Harrison with high-stakes disputes because of his clear case strategy, attention to business objectives, and effective communication throughout the litigation process.
In his practice, Harrison takes the time necessary to understand his clients’ business so he can build litigation strategies that reflect their real‑world priorities. Clients trust Harrison with high-stakes disputes because of his clear case strategy, attention to business objectives, and effective communication throughout the litigation process.
- JD, University of Washington
- Washington
- US District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- US District Court, Western District of Washington
Commercial Litigation
- Representation of owner of commercial warehouse in claims against contractor and subcontractors related to water intrusion issues.
- Representation of joint partner against claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing.
- Representation of commercial retailer against claims for breach of contract and fraud; secured dismissal on personal jurisdiction grounds.
- Representation of port district in dispute with developer and contractor regarding injection of grout into sewer line.
- Representation of car manufacturer in products liability action occurring in joint and several state where plaintiffs sought over $48 million in damages; secured dismissal with prejudice midway through trial.
- Representation of general partner of four limited partnerships in dispute involving disposition of low-income housing tax credit apartment complexes; obtained dismissal of all claims following trial.
Real Estate Litigation
- Representation of commercial landlords and tenants in unlawful detainer actions and disputes concerning breach of commercial leases, misrepresentation and fraud, negligence, and requests for injunctive relief.
- Representation of buyers and sellers of commercial real estate in disputes concerning breach of purchase-and-sale agreements, misrepresentation and fraud, negligence, and environmental issues.
- Representation of real estate brokerages and individual agents against claims of professional negligence, breach of contract, misrepresentation and fraud, violation of Washington Consumer Protection Act, and breach of statutory duties.
- Representation of escrow companies in interpleader actions necessitated by earnest money disputes.
- Representation of national real estate brokerage and multiple listing service clients in responding to third-party discovery issued by courts across the country.
Class Action Defense
- Representation of website host against class action claims concerning clickwrap and browsewrap practices.
- Representation of insurer against class action claims concerning limitations of insurance coverage, breach of contract, fraud, and violation of consumer protection statutes.
- Representation of insurer against class action claims concerning misclassification of agents and discriminatory employment practices.
- Recognized as a "Ones to Watch" lawyer by Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Commercial Litigation, Litigation—Real Estate, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions—Defendants (2026)
- Recognized in Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Next Generation in Law” series (April 2024)
- Listen and Talk, Board of Trustees, member (2023-present)
- Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa, Board of Trustees, member (2017-present)