Forrest Owens is the principal attorney at L. Forrest Owens, P.A. Aviation Legal Counsel, specializing in aviation-focused legal services. A native of Indiana, Forrest earned his A.S. in Aviation Technology from Vincennes University in 1998, obtaining his FAA Airframe & Powerplant certifications and private pilot license. He went on to earn a B.S. in Finance with a minor in Economics from Indiana University in 2001, and his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2005. Before founding his own firm in 2017, Forrest spent more than a decade representing clients in the aviation sector. His experience spans hundreds of aircraft transactions—from homebuilt experimental planes to Gulfstream 550s—cross-border sales, FAA enforcement defense, airport real estate matters, and aviation-related civil litigation. Combining his technical background with legal expertise, Forrest delivers practical, business-minded solutions for clients navigating the complex regulatory and operational issues unique to the aviation industry.
