Charles L. Powell

Charles L. Powell

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 42 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at White River Junction, VT
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

-, White River Junction, VT

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Vermont for 30 years

State: Vermont

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 42 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1983

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Charles L. Powell PLLC

-, White River Junction, VT, 05001

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Charles L. Powell's Reviews

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Injured at at work and need guidance

Mr Powell is more than a workers comp attorney,he is a GENUINE person that cares about you and not just the case,he makes no false promises but does EXCATLY what he says!! If your injured through work no matter how well things seem to be going with insurance company i strongly recommend you contact M...r Powell A.S.A.P and set appointment to discuss things! Consultation is free with no pressure. Insurance companys are out to protect themselves AT ALL COST, even your life!! Look out for yourself and family from the beginning!!

Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Workmans compinsation

I was so lucky to put in touch with Charles Powell. My case was a difficult case to prove but Chip could feel my pain. In spite of being turned down by the insurance company, Chip listened an aulttimetly agreed that I was being honest and deserved a chance to be compensated for my work related inju...ries. I can't say enough good things about Charles Powell as an attorney or as a caring person

Posted by Vanessa | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney

I found a friend and a lawyer.

Don't be fooled by his nice guy demeanor. This man will fight like a rabid dog for you when the time comes. I met chip at one of the lowest times in my recent past, and he helped to put me back together. The truth is without him I would have given up and just walked away. If your looking for a lawyer... that truly has your best interest at heart he's the guy look no further.

Posted by Marc | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

We couldn't have found a better attorney or a better human being to represent my injured wife--total all-out commitment

Atty. Chip Powell is the real deal -- we couldn't have found a better attorney or a better human being to represent my injured wife. Total all-out commitment -- an expert in his field, and a delight to be around (his gentle sense of humor was very helpful). He clearly knows the ropes from decades of ...keenly polished experience working with the insurance personnel & their attorneys, the judges & all the authorities concerned, & was very good at teaching/explaining to us what comes next, why, how, when. Whenever we e-mailed/texted questions/concerns, Chip (or his super-bright/capable assistant, Sindy) responded quickly. He was able to allay many of our ongoing fears and let us know what the likelihood/probability was of the various outcome(s). We highly recommend him & his assistant/secretary, Sindy--what a GREAT team. Injured? Look no further, Atty. Chip Powell & Sindy will guide you through the rough waters ahead as they did for us. The insurer denied many parts of my wife's claim, but had my wife's back for the medical & legal aspects. We worked closely with him (& Sindy) and he supported us through all the emotional ups & downs, insurer's denials, their investigators & "independent" medical examinations/examiners as well as the endless delaying tactics which they employ to wear down a claimant. Even the medical specialists we went to were good as long as we steered clear of rabbit holes some of their advisors were trying to send us down--again, Chip helped us with tactfully/graciously backing out of those unneeded/costly medical procedures which would not have improved my wife's traumas (nor have been legally provable), and they would have taken up a great deal more time. Chip was really good at helping us with all these mind-numbing & draining mis-directions in 3.5 years of our lives. The pain & frustrating limitations of an injury were so much less compared to the lengths the insurer & their well-paid colleagues were willing to go to--all to get my wife to go away with as little cost to them as possible. Atty. Powell got both of us through these many hells with no guarantee of being paid (we hired him pro bono), yet he still worked with & fought for us as if we were paying him.

Posted by Randy | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Hire Chip Powell and justice will prevail!

After my work injury, I was instructed to file a worker’s compensation claim. I had intended to navigate through the worker’s compensation process on my own, however, after a couple of phone conversations with the adjuster assigned to the case, it was apparent that she didn’t have my best interest i...n mind and I needed the very best legal counsel. I was referred to Attorney Charles Powell and he truly is the best. I have no regrets about hiring him. Having represented insurance companies in the early part of his career and now working for the injured, Attorney Powell’s experience and knowledge of the worker’s compensation program is remarkable. I highly recommend Attorney Powell without reservation.

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Charles L. Powell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Delaney

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've needed Chip's help with cases before. After explaining the facts of my case to Chip, he gave me specific, spot-on suggestions. I followed his advice and resolved everything very quickly—in what first appeared to be a real uphill battle. My client was ecstatic. Chip really knows what he's doing. I can't recommend him highly enough."

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Travis Newton

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Larry Van Roberts

Unknown lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"After spending three weeks with Chip at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, I know that Chip is a man of integrity that any person would be lucky to have as their attorney. I highly endorse Chip."

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Glenn Jarrett

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"“Chip is an attorney who gets great results for his clients. I have worked with him on several occasions and he does a great job of getting recoveries for his clients. He is conscientious and works hard for his clients.”"

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Todd Schlossberg

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chip is a smart, creative, and dedicated trial lawyer. He does not represent insurance companies or big corporations. Instead, he is dedicated to helping real people with real injuries,and to holding accountable those who have negligently or recklessly hurt others. Chip cares about his clients, and works tirelessly to discover the truth of his client's injuries and how their lives have been changed. Insurance companies know that he will not back down or settle for anything less than full and fair compensation. I am very proud to recommend and endorse Chip Powell."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

I consider the greatest awards referrals from satisfied clients,

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Charles L. Powell, PLLC

1995 - 2003

Attorney, Shillen Gray & Powell

1983 - 1995

Partner, Swartz, Campbell, LLC

Associations

1995 - Present

Vermont Association for Justice

Member

1995 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1995 - Present

Vermont Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Michael Hall v. Safelite

Published Decision by Vermont Department of Labor in favor of client plus award of reasonable attorney fees and costs

Tuan Nguen v Best Foods Baking

Published decision by Vermont Department of Labor in favor of client affirming reasonableness of Oxycontin prescriptions for pain management

John Doe v Liberty Mutual Insurance

$800,000 settlement after formal hearing

Veillette v. Pompanoosuc Mills Cop (Liberty Mutual Insurance Company)

Published Decision and Order by Vermont Department of Labor in favor of client, with criticism of questionable exam technique seen on video of insurer's medical examiner

Westover v. North Country Hospital (AmTrust Group Insurance)

Decision and Order in favor of client

Jacobs v Metz (PMA Insurance and Gallagher Bassett Services)

Decision in favor of client

John Doe v Berkley Risk Administrators et al

Lump sum settlement

M.C. v Pennock Sales & Service and Comcast Corporation

Successful assertion of jurisdiction over insurer

J.D. v Putney Paper Company

Successful award of wage benefits

Michael Shea v Worcester Insurance Co., Harleysville Insurance Co.

Successful workers' compensation case

L.K. v. Mt. Ascutney Resort

1.2 million structured settlement

Desilets v Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Jury Verdicts for Clients

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Education

1983

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Dickinson College

Speaking Engagements

2013

Work Related Injuries Workshop, Waltham, MA

The Independent Medical Examination in Workers' Compensation

Publications

2011

Word Association Publishers Injured Workers' Guide to Vermont Workers' Compensation

Languages

English

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