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Practice areas
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Personal injury50%
26 years, 5,000 cases
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Wrongful death30%
26 years, 150 cases
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Admiralty and maritime10%
26 years, 25 cases
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Environmental and natural resources10%
26 years, 20 cases
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Licensed for 25 years
State
LA
Status
Eligible to Practice Law
Acquired
1997
Updated
06/09/2014
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013. See details
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Michael K. Powell
917 7th St.
Lake Charles, LA, 70601
Reviews
Excellent service
Cost
Rates
- Free Consultation 30 minutes
- Hourly Rates $ 250-350 per hour
- Contingency 25%-30%
- Pro bono 5 %
- Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.
Suspension issued in LA, 2013
updated on 07/11/2014
This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Michael's comment: “This suspension was a result of chemical dependency issues. There were no client complaints or other practice related complaints. I agreed to the suspension, entered a residential treatment facility for three months, and have remained sober since January of 2012. I also voluntarily contracted with the Lawyer's Assistance Program. In May 2014, the Louisiana Supreme Court held that I proved by clear and convincing evidence that I was ready to return to the full practice of law. http://www.kplaw.us”
Work Experience
- Attorney
- Lee, Futrell & Perles, LLP
- 2014 - Present
- Attorney
- Law Office of Kevin Powell, L.L.C.
- 2014 - 2014
- Attorney
- Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver
- 2009 - 2013
Education
- Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
- JD - Juris Doctor
- 1997
- Louisiana State University
- BS - Bachelor of Science
- 1994
Legal Cases
- US v. CITGO
- Favorable to defense
- Blakely v. CITGO
- Dismissed on summary judgment
- Quester v. BFG et al.
- Case reduced to nuisance settlement value after extensive dispositive motions led to favorable rulings for defense
Associations
- Defense Research Institute
- 1999 - Present
- Defense Research Institute, Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee
- Program Chair (2003 - 2005)
- 1999 - Present
- Southwest Louisiana Bar Association
- Member
- 1998 - Present
Languages Spoken
- English
Honors and Awards
- Pro Bono Service Award
- Southwest Louisiana Bar Foundation's Pro Bono Project
- 2011
- DRI Today's Attorney Spotlight
- Defense Research Institute
- 2011
- LSU Board of Supervisors' Certificate of Excellence
- LSU Board of Supervisors
- 1994
Speaking Engagements
- DRI Toxic Torts & Environmental Law Seminar
- Toxic Torts & Environmental Law
- 2005
Attorney endorsements
Received
(3)
Given
(2)
Unknown Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Other
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Powell has great knowledge superior talent and truly cares about his clients."
Admiralty and maritime Attorney | Jul 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
Medical malpractice
Family
Avvo Contributions
504
Legal Answers
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