Atty. James J. Powell
James J. Powell is a lawyer practicing personal injury, fela, workers compensation and 4 other areas of law.
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About James J. Powell at a glance
James J. Powell is a Managing Partner based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Powell Law. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on personal injury, estate planning, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1970). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1970) and University of Scranton (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James J. Powell is a lawyer practicing personal injury, fela, workers compensation and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Scranton in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
- James practices at Powell Law in Scranton, PA
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James J. Powell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. 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.
James J. Powell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James J. Powell is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James J. Powell is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
James J. Powell is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scranton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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