Atty. Ernest Powell, Jr.

Atty. Ernest Powell, Jr.

Ernest Powell, Jr. is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury, family law and 1 other area of law. Ernest has been licensed for 69 years.

Chicago Chicago 69 yrs experience 69 year
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Profile Summary

About Ernest Powell, Jr. at a glance

Ernest Powell, Jr. is a wrongful termination, personal injury, family law, and real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1957). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ernest Powell, Jr. is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury, family law and 1 other area of law
  • Ernest has been licensed for 69 years
  • Ernest practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Ernest Powell, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ernest Powell, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

Ernest Powell, Jr. is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

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.

Ernest Powell, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Ernest Powell, Jr. is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Ernest Powell, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ernest Powell, Jr.

Where is Ernest Powell, Jr.'s law office located?
Ernest Powell, Jr.'s law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ernest Powell, Jr. handle?
Ernest Powell, Jr. focuses on wrongful termination, personal injury, family law, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ernest Powell, Jr. practiced law?
Ernest Powell, Jr. has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
How can I contact Ernest Powell, Jr. for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1957

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