Richard Houston Powell

Richard Houston Powell

4.6
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 54 years

Lawsuits and disputes Lawyer at Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family

92 Eglin Parkway N.E., P.O. Drawer 2167, Fort Walton Beach, FL

About Richard

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 54 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1971

Member in Good Standing

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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Richard Houston Powell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Fran | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

AMAZING-PROFESSIONAL-QUICK!

This was my first time ever to need a lawyer over a legal matter and I must say it was a stressful situation. Mr. Powell from the very first call put me at ease. I had no doubt when he and his associates said they would take care of it, they would, and they did! Highly recommended!

Posted by Carter | December 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Fast and Effective.

Haveing a disability I needed the protection of a trust fund set up in my name. Mr. Powell not with me and discuss my options. Avenger up the necessary papers for my brother and I to sign. It was very fast and professional and I would highly recommend him.

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...eeding real estate advice.

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 ...helpful to organize and prepare for the hearing. At this point everything is going OK and Mr. Powell handled a few issues that arose in my case appropriately. Considering all that has taken place in my case I do not feel his cost were high nor has his firm charged me extra for case issues that have arose down the line. I would have to give Mr. Powell and his firm high marks for there work.

Posted by Gabriel | November 05, 2012 | Family

Worst Firm I have ever seen

DO NOT USE THIS FIRM FOR FAMILY LAW. They are incompetent and lacks knowledge and experience in family law. During mediation I learn more from mediator in 2 hours than from Mr. Powell and Mr. White in 6 month. They initially stated that a contested divorce will cost 3500, already paid more than 7,00...0 in a simple case. I believe they were looking to get paid and just fly by with minimum work. They will have both lawyers on preceedings so they can charge full rate when the job of the other attourney is to carry the papers for Mr. Powell.

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Richard Houston Powell's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Hawkins

Trusts lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Hawkins

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

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 Association

Member

2005 - Present

Christian Legal Society

Member

1974 - Present

Okaloosa-Walton County Bar Association

Member

1971 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

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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