Atty. Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr.

Atty. Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr.

Offices and Awards United States Administrative Law Judge (Retired), Social Security Administration Major General (Retired) and Past Commander, Joint Services Detachment, SCMD Colonel (Retired) US Army and Past Commander, 12th Military Law Center Legion of Merit/1st OLC, USFORSCOM & USSOCOM Defense Meritorious Service Medal, USCENTCOM Joint Meritorious Unit Award, USCENTCOM The Palmetto Cross, SCMD SC Lt. Governor’s Palmetto Patriot Award First Officer Inductee,12th Legal Services Organization, Alumni Hall of Fame NC House of Representative’s Certificate of Appreciation, June 21, 2009 SC Gener

Columbia Columbia 61 yrs experience 61 year
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About Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr. at a glance

Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr. is an Of Counsel based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on ssd, military, and appellate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth (1965). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1965) and Wofford College (B.A. Economics, 1962). Active member of South Carolina Bar Richland County Bar SC Association for Justice. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Offices and Awards United States Administrative Law Judge (Retired), Social Security Administration Major General (Retired) and Past Commander, Joint Services Detachment, SCMD Colonel (Retired) US Army and Past Commander, 12th Military Law Center Legion of Merit/1st OLC, USFORSCOM & USSOCOM Defense Meritorious Service Medal, USCENTCOM Joint Meritorious Unit Award, USCENTCOM The Palmetto Cross, SCMD SC Lt. Governor’s Palmetto Patriot Award First Officer Inductee,12th Legal Services Organization, Alumni Hall of Fame NC House of Representative’s Certificate of Appreciation, June 21, 2009 SC General Assembly’s Concurrent Resolution in Recognition of Service to SCMD, March 11, 2011 Selected for inclusion in Honor Book, Office of Veterans Success, University of South Florida, November 2018 Community Involvement Greeter, Shandon Baptist Church Lectured for various colleges/schools, SC Bar, SC Trial Lawyers, Federal Bar Association, Association of Administrative Law Judges, faculty for new ALJ training, and discussion leader, NJC, Executive Committee, AUSA, Palmetto State Chapter Ombudsman, SC Committee, ESGR Indian Waters Council, Eagle Scout Board of Review & Law Merit Badge Counselor Co-Founder of Eugene and Mary Lou Powell Endowed Scholarship for Wofford College Co-Founder of Eugene and Mary Lou Powell Veteran Success Last Mile Scholarship, USF Associations South Carolina Bar Richland County Bar Life Member, Vietnam Veterans of America Life Member, State Guard Association of US Life Member, TJAGSA Alumni Association Life Member, American Legion Post 6 Life Member, USC Alumni Association Life Member, USF Alumni Association Life Member, National Eagle Scout Association Life Member, Association of US Army Life Member, US Army War College Foundation Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, SC Gamma SC Association for Justice SC Employer Support of Guard and Rescue National Association of Veterans’ Advocates

Practice Areas Explained

Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Military Law

Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr.

Where is Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr.'s law office located?
Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr.'s law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr. handle?
Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr. focuses on ssd, military, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr. practiced law?
Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr. has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr. go to law school?
Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.A. Economics, 1962).
How can I contact Osborne Eugene Powell, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1965
B.A. Economics
Wofford College
- 1962

Bar Admissions

South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth
Admitted: 1965

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