Ryan Lee Powers

Ryan Lee Powers

also known as Ryan Powers, Powers Law, P.C.

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 13 years

Child custody Lawyer at Pekin, IL
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Probate, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

408 Court St., Pekin, IL

About Ryan

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Contingency

20%-40%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2012

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Powers Law, P.C.

408 Court St., Pekin, IL, 61554

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Ryan Lee Powers's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Ken | April 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Business

People's lawyer!

Ryan has been our corporate lawyer for 8 years and has been integral in our business. He has handled all our corporate proceedings with professional integrity, our best interests at mind, and has never failed to inform us how to proceed. Even in when corporate officials have had personal legal proble...ms, Ryan has always been there to advise and protect! Definitely an invaluable attorney for any corporate or personal legal matters. Five stars all the way! Thanks Ryan.

Posted by Chris | January 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolute life saver

Ryan has helped me from start to finish with my custody case, he was open for communication, easy to get a hold of and made sure I understood every step of the process thoroughly. My case may not have been a very hard one but I know if it was Ryan was the one I wanted to fight for me. 10/10

Posted by Ed | October 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Fantastic Lawyer!

After a friend recommended I contact Ryan, I scheduled a consultation with him and ended up hiring him to represent me in a custody battle I was having with my ex. He is very knowledgeable and trustworthy and kept me informed on what was happening with my case. Ryan was able to help me win my case an...d gain more time with my child. If you are looking for a lawyer who will fight for you and your family, he is your guy. I can’t thank him enough for all of his hard work.

Posted by Stephanie | July 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend!

Ryan Powers helped me through a very private matter. He was professional, articulate, and driven. My case was handled very well, he kept me informed and up to date with my proceedings. He was available any time of day to meet, prepare and answer any questions I had. His knowledge and experience help...ed guide me through the trying legal process. The strategies he suggested were spot on and resulted in a victory. I now feel like I can finally move on with my life, I would highly recommend him!

Posted by MacDonald | August 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION FOR RYAN POWERS

I live in Miami, FL, but I hired Ryan Powers to handle an unusual, complicated and highly personal family law issue in Pekin, IL ... based partly on reviews from this site but also on the way he conducted our initial consultation and after comparing his interpersonal skills (and rates) to three other... attorneys I interviewed on the phone, all of whom I met through Avvo. Ryan guided me to a successful conclusion of my case, with the results I wanted from the start and much faster than I had hoped. He was clear about the legalities of my unusual case, and he communicated regularly and was available quickly every time I needed him, providing answers to direct legal matters and sage advice when I needed that as well. He told me when to stand my ground and when/how to negotiate through a tricky agreement. As my representative in Pekin, I also appreciate how Ryan conducted himself with the other person in my case. Family law can involve sensitive, personal issues, and Ryan handled my case professionally and delicately. I have never met Ryan in person, as we conducted my case via email and phone (rather unusual and cause for initial concern on my behalf). However, by their actions and regular and clear communications, Ryan and his office staff gave me enormous confidence that I was being represented in the best possible way long distance. In Powers Law, I had a strong attorney and caring people looking out for my best interests from thousands of miles away. I cannot recommend Ryan Powers more highly, and I would hire him again without hesitation.

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Ryan Lee Powers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Darren Taylor

Probate lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney is very helpful with probate matters and communicates well with clients."

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Blaise Rogers

General practice lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ryan professionally and personally for years. He is a diligent advocate with great communication skills and attention to detail. I would eagerly recommend him to members of the community."

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Caryn Kamp

Child custody lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the opportunity to work in an opposing counsel context with Mr. Powers. He is efficient and professional but vigorously represents his clients."

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John Gerrity

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a zealous advocate for his clients. He truly thinks outside of the box when it comes to litigation strategy."

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Darren Taylor

Estate planning lawyer

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Blaise Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dee Wampler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Angelica Dickinson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Caryn Kamp

Family lawyer

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Nicholas Tinsman

Family lawyer

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John Gerrity

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Sean Wagner

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Powers Law, P.C.

2015 - 2015

Associate, James Kelly Law Firm

2012 - 2015

Associate, Froehling, Weber & Schell, LLP

2012 - 2012

Trust Officer, Ipava State Bank

2011 - 2012

Extern, U.S. Northern District of Indiana for the Honorable Philip P. Simon

2011 - 2011

Extern, U.S. Central District of Illinois for the Honorable Michael P. McCuskey

2010 - 2010

Assistant, Tazewell County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Tazewell County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2014

Fulton County Bar Association

Vice-President

Sample of Legal Cases

Stoehr v. Saville, 2023 IL App (4th) 220751

Reversed on appeal in favor of client.

(In re Marriage of Broughton), 2018 Ill. App. 3d 170403 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018)

Affirmed on appeal in favor of client.

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Education

2012

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor (cum laude)

2009

Monmouth College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2005

Pekin Community High School

N/A

Speaking Engagements

2018

The Probate Process From Start To Finish

Administering the Estate Effectively, Determining if the Spouse's Elective Share is a Reasonable Option, and Litigating the Case in Probate Court

Languages

English

Activity

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