About Us

Gregory J. Owen, (Senior Partner) born Glendale, California, July 19, 1954; admitted to bar, 1982, California. Education: California State University, Dominguez Hills (B.A., Philosophy 1977); Southwestern University (J.D., 1981). Phi Delta Phi. Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association; State Bar of California; California Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Consumer Attorneys Association of America (Member, Board of Governors) Hispanic National Bar Association, and the Mexican American Bar Association.

Greg was raised in East Los Angeles in an area where many of the ethnic gangs of Los Angeles originated. At age 11, he was shot in the arm by a drive-by shooter as he walked home from school with his younger sister. He knew that he was not going to follow that path, and he was active from an early age in working to better the community and the legal system. He participated in a public interest project called “Court Watch” where he and other volunteers sat in Los Angeles courtrooms and monitored courtroom procedure in response to complaints of widespread judicial bias and corruption.

The information gathered by the “court watchers” was put into a database, and judges “operating out of the norm” were identified and dealt with. He began his college education at San Diego State University but chose to complete his undergraduate education at California State University, Domiguez Hills, the most ethnically diverse campus in Southern California. Following graduation, Greg attended Southwestern Law School while working full-time to support his growing family. Within weeks of passing the bar, Greg had his first trial. Greg obtained a jury verdict on a case where the defense offered a settlement of $4,000.00 in excess of $1 million.

Since then, Greg continues to try personal injury cases and represent victims, obtaining several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, two of which, at the time, were the highest ever awarded. He continues to help victims, both in individual claims and in class action litigation, such as the Dow-Corning breast implant litigation, the Lockheed water contamination class action, and several pharmaceutical “defective drug” actions. Greg often travels throughout the nation to meet with firm clients, as well as other attorneys with the same focus. When Greg is not working, he spends time with his wife and six children, coaching softball, riding motorcycles, and expanding his collection of vintage motorcycles and classic cars.

Susan A. Owen, (Managing Partner) born Santa Monica, California, September 26, 1964; admitted to bar, 1989, California. Education: University of California-Los Angeles (B.A., English 1986); Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1989). Alpha Epsilon Phi. Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association; State Bar of California.Susy chose Santa Clarita as a safe environment to raise her family. She was drawn to the legal field at the age of ten. She knew she wanted to be a lawyer because of her desire to find the meaning and ramifications of events occurring around her, and she loved to talk.When she was in high school, she participated in several youth legal programs. After her graduation from Hastings, she became an associate in a construction/commercial litigation firm, where she gained a full understanding of the litigation process. When her focus changed to personal injury litigation, she discovered the fulfillment that comes from helping people who may not have the means and/or knowledge to help themselves. She and her husband, Greg, spend their free time with their six children and enjoy several outdoor activities, including wakeboarding, camping, and motorcycle riding.

Richard A. Patterson, (Senior Partner) born Prescott, Arizona, December 5, 1944; admitted to bar, 1977, California. Education: Brigham Young University (B.A., Political Science and Economics, 1970); University of La Verne College of Law (J.D., 1976). Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association; State Bar of California; National Association of Realtors. Languages: German. Practice Areas: Business Law; Estate Planning; Personal Injury Law.Rick was born in Prescott, Arizona but has also lived in Provo, Utah and Frankfurt, Germany.He was drawn to Santa Clarita by the famous Southern California weather and the opportunity to open a law practice. Rick entered the legal profession because of his desire to help people receive the full protection and benefits of the law. The most enjoyable part of his work is the opportunity it provides to continually find solutions and resolutions to various challenges clients face. He also enjoys the dynamic nature of the job, and finds it stimulating and exciting. In addition to spending time with his eight children, he also enjoys basketball, old books, collectable cars and hotrods.

Tamiko B. Herron (Associate) born Los Angeles, California June 21, 1965 admitted to bar, 1991; California Education: University of California-Los Angeles (B.A. Political Science, 1988);Pepperdine University (J.D., 1991); Alpha Kappa Alpha. Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association, State Bar of California, past Board Member At Large-Consumer Attorneys of California, past member of Trial Attorneys for Public Justice, past President of the Diversity and Law Foundation. Practice Areas: Personal Injury Law, emphasis in Employment Litigation.Tamiko is a native Californian and has lived her entire life in Los Angeles. After her graduation from Pepperdine University School of Law, Tamiko became active in defending the rights of indigents to adequate housing and in providing legal aid to victims of domestic violence. She moved to the private sector in 1995 and became an active member of the plaintiffs’ bar. She was drawn to the legal field by her desire to do work that is meaningful, challenging, and that has a positive impact on society. She is responsible for client representation during depositions, court hearings, mediations, and trial. When she’s not working, she spends time reading and traveling.

J. Cody Patterson (Associate) admitted to Utah Bar, 2003; California Bar, 2005; Education: Brigham Young University (B.S., Business Managment, Emphasis Finance, 2000); University of Utah College of Law (J.D., 2003). Current and/or past Memberships: American Trial Lawyers Association, Utah Trial Lawyers Association, CAALA, Los Angeles County Bar Association. Other Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Personal Injury Law.Cody was born in Southern California, but has also lived in Salt Lake City, Utah and Panama City, Panama.Cody enjoys representing individuals who have been injured and are seeking compensation for their injuries from insurance companies. In addition to spending time with his five sisters and two brothers, Cody also enjoys basketball, tennis and traveling.

Carla Bethany (Administrator)Carla was born in Pasadena, California and moved to Santa Clarita because of its reputation for being a safe environment to raise children. After completing her education, she was an active member of an accounting firm for many years. When she came to Owen, Patterson & Owen as the firm’s office manager and financial liason, her organizational and communication skills were maximized. In her work, she has the opportunity to interact on a daily basis with clients, vendors, and community leaders.When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and participating in outdoor activities.

Prissilla King (Pre-Litigation Secretary)Prissilla was born in Florence, Arizona and moved to Santa Clarita when she was eight years old. She attended Glendale Community College and obtained her associate degree. She began her legal career in 1993 and is responsible for meeting with new clients, resolving property damage issues, obtaining the best medical treatment available for clients, and attempting to resolve cases prior to litigation. She thrives on the challenges and variety in her workday at Owen, Patterson & Owen, and she enjoys helping clients face the challenges and obstacles which follow a traumatic accident. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Jennifer Peralta (Executive Secretary)Jennifer was born in Granada Hills, California. She has always lived in Santa Clarita except for the four years she spent earning her B.A. in Sociology from the University of California in Santa Barbara. While she always had an interest in the legal field, after college she became certain it was work that truly appealed to her. According to Jennifer, “the best part about the field is knowing people have options, and we are here to assist them in selecting the best option for their given situation.” She is responsible for Mr. Owen’s scheduling, as well as researching and organizing potential class action and toxic tort litigation projects. She enjoys photography, the ocean, running, and travel. She likes to travel, crossword puzzles and playing basketball.

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