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"Fighting for Your Rights, Protecting Your Future. Our attorneys will candidly explain legal fees and what to expect in your case. We are courtroom advocates, dedicated to hard work and compassionate legal representation," says Bill Powers.
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34 years
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State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1992
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2002
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189 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2015
Amazing
You can not have a better attorney then Mr. Powers. He knows the ins and outs of everything. If you need an attorney, Powers & McCarten are the way to go. The other attorneys in their practice are also very very helpful and there couldn't be a better staff to go to for advice.
It is an honor and pleasure to help. I want to do my utmost to be the best lawyer I can during sometimes very trying times and difficult legal circumstances. Unfortunately people normally call us when something bad has happened. We see people at their greatest need and often when they’re not at their best. I care deeply about my clients and their individual needs. Every day I pray to be a better lawyer than I was yesterday. Every day I hope to be a better listener. Every day I try to be more compassionate. Every day I strive to live up to the very kind thoughts people have written about me. And every day I try to learn from mistakes and take heed when I could do something better. It was VERY nice to see that not only was someone happy with me professionally, but also with the staff at Powers McCartan. We are a team that wants only the best for our clients. The Judicial process is not always a kind thing. Justice is not always pretty to watch. Frankly, after more than twenty years in the practice of law and actively fighting in court for clients, I believe the system has lost some level of humanity in dealing with legal disputes and problems. At best it is an imperfect system. That truth is very hard to justify or otherwise explain to clients. As attorneys, we don’t sell goods or something that can be touched. We make predictions based upon the law, experience and sometimes raw instincts. We give advice and we try to reassure. We help people make good choices, or at least the best choice available, after researching the legal problem they face. We also are honest about the good and bad of any particular case even if it sometimes is hard to share with a client. That’s the hardest part of my job: Giving bad news to good people. So even if we are disappointed by a Verdict or Judgment, even if things don’t always go the way we wish, we want to make absolutely certain through it all we have been kind to clients. We want to help. We do care. We can’t promise a particular result. We do not always win. And we do not always make everyone happy. Sometimes no matter what we do or say, nothing will assuage the worry, the angst and anger of being involved with the legal system. That’s why it is so very special to have received such a kind comment. Thank you. I needed that!
Posted by David | December 10, 2014
This guy GETS it!
Bill Powers has provided legal services and consultation to me and my family for many years. He is a trusted advisor, and consistently responds to an inquiry email or voice mail before the end of the business day. He has a deep knowledge of the law and the legal process in NC and he also has strong p...
Posted by Lisa | April 14, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Outstanding attorney with integrity!
My daughter had a second DUI and when it all seemed hopeless, Bill was able to get the charges dropped. This is a man who is extremely knowledgeable, yet still keeps his integrity which was impressive to me. He handles himself with dignity. If you hire him, you will have the best of the best, along w...
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Mr. Powers and his team are the upmost way to go for legal help/advice!
I have never been more terrified about a charge on my record for something I didn't do. Bill took the time he needed to even try to get the information from the Trooper that tried to charge me with a DUI and after a year and 2 months, the cop couldn't come up with anything. I have never felt so much ...
Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Best attorney in the state, worth every single penny!
Bill and his team are the best of the best! I was referred to him by a friend after being arrested for DWI in November of 2012. I blew a .19 and my case did not look so great. After meeting with Bill we reviewed my options and he started building a case for my defense. After the initial mandatory 30 ...
"Bill has the natural ability to communicate with people in a very genuine, down-to-earth manner. Bill is a blessed with the ability to convey his treasure trove of legal wisdom in a way that is easy to understand. I personally have witnessed Bill actively and generously helping other lawyers on both state and national levels based on his years of experience. If you are seeking an experienced criminal defense and/or DWI attorney in the Charlotte, NC area, I highly recommend Bill Powers hands down."
"In the short time that I have known, Mr. Powers he has shown me that he has the capability to strongly advocate for his clients and win legal matters against the state. The intangibles he possesses are obvious as soon as you meet him. He has a certain presence in the courtroom that I hope to soon achieve. You would be lucky to have him as a lawyer and I fully endorse and trust his legal skills. Looking forward to learning from you Mr. Powers."
"Bill Powers is the go-to guy in Charlotte and the surrounding area in the DWI field. He is known for working long hours with attention to detail. Bill is a highly skilled trial advocate. He is easy to talk with, and eager to help people who come to him during their difficult time."
"I am a fellow attorney in the Mecklenburg County Bar, and have planned or spoken at more than 30 continuing legal education programs for attorneys over the past several years, with over 100 attorneys. I have gotten to know Bill well since September 2015, when we first began speaking at attorney seminars together, and he is among the most knowledgeable, prepared, thorough, engaging, and dynamic speakers I've worked with. He knows his subject matter and his audiences well, and it's easy to see why he's such a successful trial attorney. He will be an outstanding North Carolina Advocates for Justice President. Heather Culp Charlotte, NC President-Elect, Mecklenburg County Bar June 10, 2016"
"I highly endorse Mr. Powers. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"Mr. Powers is one of the best DWI attorneys in the State of North Carolina. I endorse him without reservation."
"Extraordinary attorney who practices all over the State of North Carolina. He is dedicated to providing his clients with the best representation and he is committed to staying current with changes in the law and technology used by law enforcement to prosecute DWI cases. He is not afraid to handle the difficult case. I highly recommend Bill."
"Bill is an excellent attorney who is known and respected throughout the community. I strongly endorse him as an attorney."
"Bill is an excellent and skilled DWI trial lawyer. I certainly, and without hesitation, endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am a member of a national organization for which Bill is a member. I have referred clients to him with cases in his area. Bill is a preeminent DUI Defense lawyer."
"Bill is a renowned DWI defense lawyer. He knowledge of law is unquestioned and is a fantastic litigator. His passion for the law is easily apparent through his advocacy."
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Criminal Defense - Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
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"Lawyer of the Year" CRIMINAL DEFENSE: General Practice CharNC, Best Lawyers in America
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TOP 25 - CHARLOTTE NC, Super Lawyers North Carolina Magazine
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TOP 100 - North Carolina, Super Lawyers North Carolina Magazine
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYERS - North Carolina, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
10 YEARS SELECTED TO SUPERLAWYERS, Super Lawyers North Carolina Magazine
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NATION'S TOP ONE PERCENT, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
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TOP 100 - North Carolina, Super Lawyers North Carolina Magazine
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TOP 10- North Carolina, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Inc.
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Legal Elite 2012, Business North Carolina Magazine
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Top 100 Lawyers in North Carolina, Charlotte Magazine - SuperLawyers
2011
AV Rating - Bar Register Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Leader in the Law, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
2011
SuperLawyers 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011, SuperLawyers Magazine - North Carolina
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Lawyer of the Year 2011 DWI / DUI Charlotte NC, Best Lawyers in America
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers - NorthCarolina, The National Trial Lawyers
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Order of Service, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
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Ebbi Award, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
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Business North Carolina Magazine Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine
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Member, Private Practice - Powers Law Firm PA
2017 - 2018
Managing Partner, Powers Landreth PLLC
2010 - 2017
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2002 - 2010
Partner, Bush & Powers
1994 - 2002
, Law Office of F. William Powers, P.A.
1992 - 1994
, Mecklenburg County Office of the Public Defender
2019 - Present
Center for Legal Education and Advocacy - CLEAFounding Member
2019 - Present
Center for Legal Education and AdvocacyMember, Seminar Chair and Co-Host
2015 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationFounding Member
2005 - Present
National Board of Trial Advocacy division of NBLSCBoard Certified Criminal Law Specialist
General Member
2017 - 2017
North Carolina Advocates for JusticePast President
2016 - 2017
North Carolina Advocates for JusticePresident
2015 - 2016
North Carolina Advocates for JusticePresident-Elect
2014 - 2015
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeVice President of Communications
2013 - 2014
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeVice President of Communications
2012 - 2013
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeCriminal Law Section - Vice Chair
2011 - 2012
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense SectionExecutive Committee
2010 - 2011
Section Officer - NCAJ Criminal Defense SectionSection Officer
2008 - 2016
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeBoard of Governors
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JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Attacking the Science in DWI Cases
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