Atty. William V. Powell, Jr.

Atty. William V. Powell, Jr.

Mr. Powell graduated from the University of Alabama in 1989 and is a 1992 graduate of Cumberland School of Law.

Birmingham Birmingham 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About William V. Powell, Jr. at a glance

William V. Powell, Jr. is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Powell And Denny P C. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in United States District Court-Northern District of Alabama (1992), Alabama (1992), Tennessee (1994), and United States District Court-Middle District of Alabama (2015). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1992) and University of Alabama (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Powell graduated from the University of Alabama in 1989 and is a 1992 graduate of Cumberland School of Law
  • He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in September of 1992 and to the Tennessee State Bar in March 1994
  • Mr. Powell has also been admitted to the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and the U.S
  • District Court for the Middle District of Alabama and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • Mr. Powell's primary areas of focus have been in the field of Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability, SSI and claims for Personal Injuries
  • Mr. Powell is currently President of the Birmingham Bar's Workers' Compensation section, past President of the Alabama Associations for Justice Workers' Compensation Section, a member of the Alabama Workers' Compensation Organization (AWCO), a member in the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR), a member of the Alabama and Tennessee State Bar Associations, a member of the Birmingham Bar Association, a member of the Alabama Association for Justice, a member of the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation, a member of the Tom Robinson Society Workers' Compensation Group and a member of the Alabama State Bar Workers' Compensation Section
  • Mr. Powell has been certified as an "Advocate" by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and has spoken at various seminars on issues dealing with Alabama's Workers' Compensation law

Practice Areas Explained

William V. Powell, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William V. Powell, Jr. 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 V. Powell, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William V. Powell, Jr. is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alabama →

Social Security Disability

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

William V. Powell, Jr. is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William V. Powell, Jr.

Where is William V. Powell, Jr.'s law office located?
William V. Powell, Jr.'s law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Powell And Denny P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William V. Powell, Jr. handle?
William V. Powell, Jr. focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has William V. Powell, Jr. practiced law?
William V. Powell, Jr. has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did William V. Powell, Jr. go to law school?
William V. Powell, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact William V. Powell, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William V. Powell, Jr. received?
William V. Powell, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1992
B.A.
University of Alabama
- 1989

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

United States District Court-Northern District of Alabama
Admitted: 1992
Alabama
Admitted: 1992
Tennessee
Admitted: 1994
United States District Court-Middle District of Alabama
Admitted: 2015

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