Av. 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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William D. Powers is a Principal based in Austin, Texas, practforg at Powers Kerr & Rashidi, PLLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, family law, business, and real estate. 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. Active 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
Practice Areas Explained
William D. Powers's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D. Powers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
William D. Powers is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
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 D. Powers is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William D. Powers is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William D. Powers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William D. Powers is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
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 substantive 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 substantive 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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