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Bill Powers

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Powers Law Firm PA
  • Recognized Since:
    2010
  • Recognized in:
    Criminal Defense: General Practice
    DUI / DWI Defense
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.carolinaattorneys....
  • Website:
    https://www.CarolinaAttorneys....
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    704-342-4357
  • Phone Number:
    704-342-4357
  • E-mail:
    bill@carolinaattorneys.com
  • Location:
    2412 Arty Avenue
    Charlotte, NC 28208
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If you, a friend or family member has been charged with a criminal offense in North Carolina, Powers Law Firm PA is here to help.

“We are in the business of providing sound legal advice during difficult times.  We offer experience, a dedication to legal adeptness, and probably more than anything, compassion,” says Bill Powers, Senior Attorney.

When clients and their families call, it’s normally the worst day in their life.  

We want to help people get through those times with a loving heart, with patience, and understanding.

Bill Powers has been included in different publications** including:  

  • Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" DUI/DWI Defense Charlotte, North Carolina 2022
  • Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" DUI/DWI Defense Charlotte, North Carolina 2020
  • Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" CRIMINAL DEFENSE: GENERAL PRACTICE Charlotte, North Carolina 2017
  • Super Lawyers  has included Bill Powers in the 2022 North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine and
  • Top 100 in North Carolina - 2022 North Carolina Super Lawyers
  • Top 25 in Charlotte - 2022 Charlotte Super Lawyers

Bill Powers is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the North Carolina State Bar, see:  https://www.ncbar.gov/bar-programs/distinguished-service-award/distinguished-service-award-recipients/

Powers Law Firm PA selected for inclusion in the U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" in 2010 - 2022.  Bill has also been included individually as in the publication Best Lawyers in America since 2010.

Bill Powers is a Past President of North Carolina Advocates for Justice 2016 - 2017 ncaj.com 

Bill Powers is a Founding Member of the Center for Legal Education and Advocacy Center4LegalEd.com

Bill Powers is a Charlotte Collaborative Divorce Lawyer and IACP Member – International Association of Collaborative Professionals

He handles Criminal Defense matters, including general misdemeanors and serious felonies, DWI DUI Impaired Driving cases, Family Law, Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, Custody Disputes, Equitable Distribution, and complex personal injury and wrongful death claims.  
 

  • Bill is a Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy / National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
  • Founding Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association
  • Included in Business North Carolina Magazine, "Legal Elite 2021"

Bill was admitted to practice in North Carolina in 1992.  

** For more information regarding membership information and criterion for inclusion to Super Lawyers North Carolina and Business North Carolina "Legal Elite" see:

http://profiles.superlawyers.com/north-carolina/charlotte/lawyer/bill-powers/ccf452c7-eeb6-4f0e-98e4-337804e043e8.html 

https://businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/

NC State Bar - Distinguished Service Award Presentation Ceremony Video July 2021:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hLc0ig-ct4

*All recognitions & awards are for North Carolina attorney Bill Powers. For more information on criterion for inclusion see: SuperLawyers, bestlawyers, bestlawfirms, duidla, national-academy, businessnc, nblsc, top 100 trial lawyers. Thank you again for taking the time to review our credentials. It would be an honor to have a Charlotte criminal lawyer from our law firm help you during your time of need.

https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/bill-powers.html

Important information about Lawyer Associations, Awards, & Certifications and Powers Law Firm PA / CarolinaAttorneys.com Content:  https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/awards-and-associations.html

 

 

 

 

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  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - DUI / DWI Defense
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - DUI / DWI Defense
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - DUI / DWI Defense
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2011 - DUI / DWI Defense

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  • North Carolina State University, BA, graduated 1988

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • DUI / DWI Defense, Charlotte (2022)
  • DUI / DWI Defense, Charlotte (2020)
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice, Charlotte (2017)
  • DUI / DWI Defense, Charlotte (2013)
  • DUI / DWI Defense, Charlotte (2011)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • DUI / DWI Defense
 

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https://www.CarolinaAttorneys....
 
2412 Arty Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
704-342-4357

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