Atty. William J. Powell

Atty. William J. Powell

William J. Powell is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, appeals, construction & development and 11 other areas of law.

Martinsburg Martinsburg 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About William J. Powell at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Powell's Areas of Practice

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

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.

William J. Powell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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 →

White Collar Crimes

William J. Powell is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in West Virginia →

Whistleblower & Retaliation

William J. Powell is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in West Virginia →

Product Liability

William J. Powell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J. Powell

Where is William J. Powell's law office located?
William J. Powell's law practice is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The firm is Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Powell handle?
William J. Powell focuses on personal injury, business, white collar, whistleblower, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has William J. Powell practiced law?
William J. Powell has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William J. Powell go to law school?
William J. Powell earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. Public, 1982).
How can I contact William J. Powell for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Powell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William J. Powell received?
William J. Powell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University College of Law
- 1985
B.A. Public
Salem College
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995

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