$ 200-300 per hour
Richard Houston Powell
About Richard
Biography
I have been practicing law in Fort Walton Beach since my 1974 honorable discharge from the US Army stationed at Fort Hood, Texas as a Signal Corp officer but working as a Legal Assistant officer in ths SJA's office. I was also a prosecutor for the US Magistrate for federal matters occuring on post. I have served as town attorney for the Town of Cinco Bayou. Currently provide legal services for the Gulf Exhibition Corporation (Gulfarium) and FNBT Bank. I am on the board of Blessing of the Emerald Coast, Inc. which sponsors the Week of Blessings in the Greater Fort Walton Beach area.
My wife, Cynthia and I have 3 adult children, five grandchildren and twins on the way in April 2017. I enjoy golf, oil painting, gardening, gourmet cooking and SEC sprots (War Eagle). Looking forward to cruising to Alaska next August. I am a follower of Jesus and we attend Destin United Methodist Church. I am past president of the FGBMFI and currently a member of the Christian Legal Society.
During my 44 years of private law practice, I have handled most every type of legal matter. I have a general practice with an emphasis on commercial , real property and condominium litigation, bankruptcy, corporate formation and governance, family law & domestic violence, estates & probate, wills & trusts. I do not handle criminal cases or taxation matters. If I cannot handle your legal problem, I will refer you to someone who can do so competently and cost effectively.
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Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 54 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Location
Richard H. Powell & Associates, P.A.
92 Eglin Parkway N.E., P.O. Drawer 2167, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32549-2167
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Posted by Frank | December 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Very professional
Mr. Powell handled legal work for my Real Estate company for many years and provided excellent results. At the time of my retirement, he handled all paper work for the sale of my business. The transaction went smoothly and on time.
Posted by David | December 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Very capable attorney
Rick is a fantastic Christian man who is very capable attorney. He has handled several real estate related matters for us and we were very pleased with the service and the price
Posted by David | December 22, 2016 | Real Estate
Great Realtor Estate Advice
I contacted Mr. Powell's office to get guidance on how to be in the best position to acquire a foreclosed home. He personally met with me and my real estate agent and was very clear but thorough on what our next step should be. I don't plan on using any other counsel then Mr. Powell's office when n...
Posted by Rebecca | December 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Wise, Helpful Advisor
My husband and I have known Richard Powell approximately 40 years. He has been our personal and company lawyer for at least the last 30 years through good and bad times : real estate closings, dissolving a partnership, working through the legalities when a family member died leaving no will. He h...
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Filing Corporate Bankruptcy after my wifes passing.
Mr. Powell was recommended to me by another lawyer from Pensacola. After contacting Mr. Powell he accepted my case which was complicated and my only true option was to file corporate bankruptcy. It was a very involved case and took hours of research and filing documents. Mr. Powell's assistance were ...
Richard Houston Powell's Lawyer Endorsements
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Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1985 - Present
President, Richard H. Powell & Associates PA
1974 - 1985
Attorney, Estergren, Fortune & Anchors PA
1972 - 1974
Legal Assistance Officer, US Army FT. Hood, TX
1971 - 1972
Law Clerk, US District Court ND Fla.
Associations
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Christian Legal SocietyMember
1974 - Present
Okaloosa-Walton County Bar AssociationMember
1971 - Present
Florida BarMember
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Member
Education
1971
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor with honors
1968
Auburn University, Auburn
BS - Bachelor of Science with honors
Publications
N/A
Florida Law Review
Wild, Forged and Void Deeds
Activity
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