Jaevan C. Owens
Associate Attorney
Jaevan C. “Jay” Owens was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to law school Jay attended A.I. DuPont High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Delaware. Jay graduated cum laude from Widener University Delaware Law School in 2020. During law school, Jay served as the Bluebook Editor of the Widener Law Review and was employed as a paralegal at the Delaware Department of Justice. After law school, Jay served as a Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Natalie J. Haskins and Judge Felice G. Kerr of Delaware Family Court.
Before joining Ferry Joseph P.A., Jay was an associate at a well-respected Family Law practice, where he had the opportunity to represent clients in custody, divorce, child support, and protection from abuse cases in Family Court. Jay also served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Delaware in the Civil Division where he handled lethal violence protection orders, civil commitments in the Delaware Superior Court, prosecuted individuals on the adult abuse registry, and served as general counsel to the Division for the Visually Impaired and Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance in matters of estate recovery and financial eligibility for Delaware Health and Social Services.
Jay primarily practices in the areas of Family Law, Family Court and Court of Chancery guardianships, divorce matters, estate planning, and estate administration. Jay also handles protection from abuse, child custody/visitation, and child support matters. Outside of work, Jay enjoys training jiu-jitsu and spending time with his wife and family.
ADMISSIONS
Delaware
Pennsylvania
EDUCATION
University of Delaware (2014)
Widener University Delaware Law School (2020)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Board Member, Wilmington Head Start, Inc.
Board Member, Just Mentoring
Melson Arsht Inn of Court