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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (45 minutes), Retainer (Sometimes)
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Cash, Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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I have been representing the interests of persons accused of violations of Florida law in Gainesville and surrounding counties for over 26 years. Before... more
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I endorse this lawyer. Barbara is a highly respected attorney. She is intelligent and very compassionate. Barbara communicates thoroughly and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
A Vazquez
, Gainesville (FL), About 1 month ago
I endorse Barbara Blount-Powell. I have known her for over 30 years. She is a brilliant lawyer and a person of the very highest integrity. She is...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Eric Ruff
, Gainesville (FL), 3 months ago
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Résumé
License
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33 years since Barbara Blount-Powell was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1979 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
DeThomasis & Buchanan, PA
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2001–present
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Attorney at
Public Defender, 8th Jucidial Circuit
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1984–2001
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Associate at
Salley, Barnes, Pajon, Guttman & Del Valle, P.A.
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1980–1983
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Law Clerk at
Turner & Morris, P.A.
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1978–1979
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1978 |
| Duke University |
Political Science, Economics |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1975 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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Martindale-Hubbell |
2011 |
| AV Rating 2000-2010 |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2000 |
| President's Award |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eight Judicial Circuit Chapter) |
1991 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys |
2004-present
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| Emeritus |
American Inn of Court, James C. Adkins Chapter |
1995-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar Association |
1979-present
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| Board of Directors |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1990-1992
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| President |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Eighth Circuit Chapter |
1990-1991
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| Vice President |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Eighth Circuit Chapter |
1989-1990
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| Secretary |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Eighth Circuit Chapter |
1988-1989
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 10
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Publications
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Publication |
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| Just Say Know....Your Legal Rights: Drug Crimes and Their Consequences |
Insite Magazine (monthly) |
2007 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Media in the High Profile Case; State v. Rolling panelist |
James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court |
2010 |
| Victims Rights: Legal Necessity?\Co-panelist/director |
James C. Adkins Inn of Court |
2008 |
| Panel Discussion/Lecture/ Jury Nullification |
James C. Adkins, Inn of Court |
2007 |
| Guest Lecturer - Trial Skills |
Trial Advocacy - Univ. of Florida School of Law |
1995 |
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