S. Owen Griffin

A partner at Troppito Miller Griffin, LLC, S. Owen Griffin focuses his practice on various aspects of construction law. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, his individual and business clients come from throughout the greater metropolitan area. Admitted to practice before all Missouri and Kansas state courts, Mr. Griffin is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, as well as before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 8th and 10th Circuits.

In his practice, Mr. Griffin provides advice and counsel to general contractors and subcontractors, as well as suppliers on a variety of issues, both in the courtroom as well as through alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation. He has defended clients in cases involving claims of construction defects and Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations, and his experience has also encompassed collections, mechanic's liens, and surety bonds for both commercial and residential real estate projects. Many of Mr. Griffin's professional affiliations reflect his practice area, with his memberships, including the Kansas City Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. He is also a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association.

Majoring in both psychology and business management, Mr. Griffin attended Washington University in St. Louis, and he received a Bachelor of Arts in 1998. He then went on to obtain his legal education at the University of Missouri School of Law, and he served on the Journal of Dispute Resolution before being awarded his Juris Doctor in 2001. Mr. Griffin was a partner at a well-known Kansas City firm before joining his current firm in January 2013.