Colorado Securities Attorney Owen Harnett Receives Elite Lawyer Award

March 20th 2025

by Owen Harnett

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Owen Harnett received the Elite Lawyer Award: The recognition honors attorneys with exceptional achievements, skills, and experience in their practice areas, highlighting Mr. Harnett’s standing as a leading securities attorney in Colorado.
He leads HLBS Law’s national securities practice: As manager of HLBS Law, Owen Harnett oversees full-time and Of Counsel attorneys handling securities litigation across 36 states and U.S. territories.
Extensive securities and FINRA experience: Mr. Harnett has participated in more than a thousand matters involving financial advisors, brokerage and RIA firms, and capital markets participants, and he is a FINRA-certified arbitrator.
Recognized for regulatory expertise and client results: The article emphasizes his deep understanding of U.S. securities regulatory frameworks, strategic approach, and consistent delivery of strong outcomes for clients.
Personal background and professional distinction: Originally from Reno, Nevada, now based in Charlotte, NC, Mr. Harnett balances his legal career with athletics and travel, and the Elite Lawyer Award underscores his status among the top attorneys in his field.

We proudly announce that Owen Harnett, a leading securities attorney in Colorado, has been selected as an Elite Lawyer. This prestigious honor recognizes an attorney’s exceptional achievements, skills, and experience in their practice areas.

As the manager of HLBS Law, Mr. Harnett oversees full-time associates and numerous Of Counsel associates involved in securities litigation across 36 states and U.S. Territories. His extensive experience includes participation in over a thousand matters for individual advisors, brokerage/RIA firms, and capital markets participants.

Mr. Harnett has developed an unparalleled understanding of U.S. securities regulatory frameworks. Known for his formidable presence and strategic precision, he consistently delivers outstanding client results. He is also a FINRA-certified arbitrator.

Originally from Reno, Nevada, and now residing in Charlotte, NC, Mr. Harnett enjoys competitive athletics and exploring different cultures through travel with his fiancé.

The Elite Lawyer Award is reserved for only the most outstanding and experienced attorneys in their field.

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Owen Harnett is the Founder and Managing Attorney of HLBS Law, where he represents financial professionals nationwide in FINRA arbitration, expungement matters, and U4/U5 termination defense. With more than a decade of experience and over 1,000 client matters handled, Owen is known for his strategic, client-focused approach to protecting advisors’ careers and reputations.