Keef Owens began his legal career serving as a four-year law clerk to the Honorable Charles M. Harris of Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal. Keef subsequently joined an Orlando law firm where he defended employers, insurance carriers, and servicing agents in workers’ compensation litigation and on appeal before Florida’s First District Court of Appeal. From 2016 through 2022, he served as a governor-appointed Judge of Compensation Claims. Keef brings his experience as an appellate law clerk, appellate attorney, and judge to his representation of the firm’s clients in advanced motion practice and appellate matters.
Admitted to Practice
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Florida State Courts
Education
University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1998
- With Honors
- Justice Campbell Thornal Moot Court Team
Stetson University, B.A., 1995
- Magna Cum Laude
Professional Memberships
Florida Bar
Appellate Practice Section – Florida Bar