Sara J Powell

Sara J Powell

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 46 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Child Abuse, Car Accidents

550 West Portland Street, Phoenix, AZ

About Sara

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

Emphasis in practice on representing victims of violent crimes, including homicide, rape, and battery. Often these crimes arise as a result of inadequate security or negligent hiring or or supervision of employees. Crime isn't always inevitable -- it doesn't just happen. Crime can be deterred. Negligence of shopping centers, apartment managers, or employers can create or cultivate conditions that enable perpetrators to commit crimes.

46 years

40%
Car Accident 30%

Practice includes representing individuals who have suffered serious injuries involving loss of life, brain injury or other permanent impairment. Cases include trucking accidents, drunk drivers and motorcycle/bicycle accidents.

46 years

30%
Child Abuse 30%

Child abuse devastates victims and their families. The perpetrator may be a teacher, a co-worker, a neighbor or a total stranger.Crime isn't always inevitable -- it doesn't just happen. More importantly, crime can be deterred. Negligence of schools, apartment managers, employers or daycare facilities, creates or cultivates conditions that enable perpetrators to commit crimes. In many cases, victims can justifiably hold these third parties responsible. Your lawsuit may very well drive business ow

46 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 45 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 1981

Former Attorney

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 46 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1979

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Sara J. Powell

550 West Portland Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85003

Hufford, Horstman, Mongini, Parnell & Tucker, P.C.

120 North Beaver Street B, Flagstaff, AZ, 86002

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Sara J Powell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Tom | August 29, 2012

Sara Powell is the Best of the Best!

Sara has represented me more that once. Sara's attention to detail, her expertise and knowedge of law provides an exceptional foundation to any case. Her professionalism, and dedication to excellence provides great comfort to her clients. Sara represented me in a Personal Injury Case that was ver...y emotionally traumatic for me. Sara's committment to me and my case allowed me to focus on my rehab and healing and not worry about my case. Sara has all of my trust in any of my affairs. I work with many Lawyers in my professional life, with that, I know Sara Powell is the Best of the Best. For all of my counsel needs, Sara is my first and only call.

Posted by Robin | August 28, 2012

Review of legal representation by Sara J. Powell

Sara Powell has handled a number of legal matters for me over the last twenty years and has always been professional, responsive and successful. I recommend Sara highly.

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David Wolf

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sara Powell is an excellent personal injury attorney who has the work ethic, passion, and compassion to get the job done. Sara Powell truly is an attorney with the skill and drive to advocate effectively for her clients."

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Nadia von Magdenko

Child abuse lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sara Powell is an experienced and thoughtful attorney in the area of child abuse and when representing sexual assault victims. Ms. Powell is always seeking to expand her knowledge and make sure that her clients transform out of the legal process, from victims into survivors."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2000

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Sara J. Powell

Associations

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Arizona Trial Lawyers Association

Member

National Crime Victim Bar Association

Member

Education

1979

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Franklin College of Indiana

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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