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About Edward L. Powell at a glance
Edward L. Powell is a Town Attorney of Town of Kernersville, NC based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at Melvin & Powell. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on personal injury, zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1967) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1969). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1967) and University of North Carolina (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Forsyth County and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar. Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Edward L. Powell is a lawyer practicing election campaigns & political law, land use & zoning, personal injury and 6 other areas of law
- Edward received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Edward practices at Melvin & Powell in Winston-Salem, NC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward L. Powell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Edward L. Powell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
Edward L. Powell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Edward L. Powell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Edward L. Powell is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Winston Salem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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