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Biography
Mr. Powell graduated from the University of Alabama in 1989 and is a 1992 graduate of Cumberland School of Law. He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in September of 1992 and to the Tennessee State Bar in March 1994. Mr. Powell has also been admitted to the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Powell's primary areas of focus have been in the field of Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability, SSI and claims for Personal Injuries. Mr. Powell is currently President of the Birmingham Bar's Workers' Compensation section, past President of the Alabama Associations for Justice Workers' Compensation Section, a member of the Alabama Workers' Compensation Organization (AWCO), a member in the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR), a member of the Alabama and Tennessee State Bar Associations, a member of the Birmingham Bar Association, a member of the Alabama Association for Justice, a member of the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation, a member of the Tom Robinson Society Workers' Compensation Group and a member of the Alabama State Bar Workers' Compensation Section. Mr. Powell has been certified as an "Advocate" by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and has spoken at various seminars on issues dealing with Alabama's Workers' Compensation law.
I have served as a Deacon in my church and am happily married and the father of two boys.
Powell and Denny: We Work When You Can't
Mr. Powell has been certified as an "Advocate" by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
I have over 20 years of experience-at all levels-representing Social Security Disability clients.
I have been President of the Birmingham Bar and AAJ Workers' Compensation Sections.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Social Security & Disability
45%
Workers Compensation
45%
Personal Injury
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-25%
Payment Methods
- Cash
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 32 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 33 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Powell and Denny
(205) 978-2054
Fax
1320 Alford Ave, Suite 201, Birmingham, AL, 35226-3159
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Experience
Honors
2017
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Selected to be listed under Workers Compensation, The Best Lawyers in America
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
1996
Designated an ADVOCATE, American Trial Lawyers Association
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Attorney Partner, Powell and Denny, P.C.
1900 - Present
Partner, Powell & Denny, P.C.
1992 - 1998
Attorney, Gardberg & Knopf, P.C.
Associations
2017 - Present
Alabama Association for Justice, Social Security SectionMember
2015 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of AlabamaMember
2010 - Present
Tom Robinson Society Workers' Compensation GroupMember
2010 - Present
Alabama Workers' Compensation OrganizationMember
2009 - Present
Alabama Association for Justice, Workers Compensation SectionMember
2005 - Present
Alabama Association for JusticeMember
1998 - Present
Birmingham Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
U. S. Court of Appeals for the 11th CircuitAttorney Member
1992 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
1992 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaAttorney Member
2013 - 2014
Birmingham Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionPresident
2011 - 2012
Birmingham Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
2010 - 2011
Alabama Association for Justice, Workers Compensation SectionPresident
2000 - 2014
National Organization of Social Security Claims RepresentativesMember
1992 - 1996
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Briana Dominik Christiansen, Plaintiff, v. Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner, Social Security Administration, Defendant
Victory for our client
Davis Plumbing Company, Inc. v. Burns, 967 So.2d 94 (Ala. Civ. App. 2007)
Victory for our client
Crownson v. Woolard Breothers, Inc., 915 So.2d 1186 (Ala. Civ. App. 2004)
Award of PTD benefits for our client
Education
1992
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Alabama
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Social Security: Getting the Basics Down
Social Security Disability
2011
Deposing a Doctor
Workers Compensation
2010
Sun Tzu and Workers' Compensation
Workers Compensation
2007
Workers Compensation: Tools of the Trade
Workers Compensation
2007
Judges' Seminar
Workers Compensation
2007
FCEs
Workers Compensation
2006
Attacking an Unfavorable FCE
Workers Compensation
2005
The Nuts and Bolts
Workers Compensation
Publications
2011
Alabama Association for Justice Journal
Workers Compensation Update
2010
Alabama Association of Justice Journal
Workers Compensation Update
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How much is future medical worth on a workers comp claim?
28 May 2015
Q&A
My friend left her dog at my house, I need to know what amount of time would have to pass for it to be legally my property.
17 Apr 2014
Q&A
Workers comp and modified duty
13 Jul 2013