Atty. William D. Powers
Bill Powers is a highly regarded litigator and a seasoned counselor. His reputation stems from a natural ability to relate both analytically and intuitively with clients involved in family difficulties.
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About William D. Powers at a glance
William D. Powers is a Principal based in Austin, Texas, practforg at Powers Kerr & Rashidi, PLLC. They haand 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Texas (1976) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1978). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1975) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Past President of the Board of Directors, Bastrop County, Travis County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists Travis County Family Law Advocates Legal Aid of Central Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bill Powers is a highly regarded litigator and a seasoned counselor
- His reputation stems from a natural ability to relate both analytically and intuitively with clients involved in family difficulties
- Board Certified in 1988, Bill has maintained a highly successful and specialized practice in family law
- He started his career at Legal Aid in the heyday of the late 1970s and moved to the private sector in 1982
- Since then, Bill has been involved in many of the high-stakes cases litigated in Central Texas, and his track record is as impressive as his clientele
- Bill continues to participate generously in the legal community
- He has served two terms as president of the Board of Directors of Legal Aid of Central Texas, and presents at legal conferences arranged by organizations such as the Texas Equal Access to Justice Foundation, the University of Texas School of Law's Continuing Legal Education Programs, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, and local bar groups
- Martindale Hubbell, a national legal organization that analyzes attorney qualifications through a peer review process, awarded Bill their highest rating
- Judges and other colleagues have described him as having attained "preeminent legal ability" and a "very high professional standard of conduct and ethics
- Bill's facility with legal topics is complemented by his judgment and humor
- He handles sensitive custody and divorce cases involving complex financial and legal issues and difficult family dynamics
- He believes in a solutions-orientated approach to his client's case, and achieves excellent outcomes through both negotiation and trial as necessary
- In the emotionally fraught world of family law litigation, he is a calming influence with a mature and strategic approach to conflict resolution
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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