Atty. William J. Powell
William J. Powell is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, appeals, construction & development and 11 other areas of law.
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William J. Powell is an Attorney based in Martinsburg, West Virginia, practicing at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, white collar, whistleblower, and product liability. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1991), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (1992). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 1985) and Salem College (B.A. Public, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of West Virginia State Bar American Bar Association Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia Defense Research Institute National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Martinsburg, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J. Powell is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, appeals, construction & development and 11 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Salem College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- William practices at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Martinsburg, WV
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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.
William J. Powell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William J. Powell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →
William J. Powell is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in West Virginia →
William J. Powell is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in West Virginia →
William J. Powell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in West Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Martinsburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia 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 West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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