Donald W Powell

Donald W Powell

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 52 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

7301 North 16th Street Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 52 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1973

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Location

Carmichael & Powell, Professional Corporation

7301 North 16th Street Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ, 85020

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Donald W Powell's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Darb | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Legal Team

From the moment I walked into Mr. Powell's office I was treated with respect. Immediately I was offered coffee and or water (the real stuff, lol). The staff was very attentive to my needs, was very helpful, and answered all of my questions and concerns. Mr. Powell was VERY patient and thorough. He wa...sn't like a lot of lawyers that uses terms you cant understand. He broke down every portion of my paperwork and made sure I understood what was going on. He NEVER once made me feel guilty or embarrassed for filing bankruptcy. He was compassionate to my needs and made sure I was comfortable with my decision. I received all of my paperwork on time in the mail as promised. All of my phone calls were returned in a timely manner. Everyone I talked to were kind and polite. I really cant say enough good things about this office. I was/am VERY satisfied with ALL of their services! If you are looking for a great legal team to help you with your bankruptcy needs, you MUST go here!

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Knowledgeable, Good Person

Don is a rare gem in the legal world. Not only is he highly knowledgeable and competent, but he is also an honest, ethical person who cares about his clients' lives. I was going through a divorce that led to bankruptcy when my ex-husband refused to pay some massive debts he had created--debts I would... never have been able to pay off. I had two children to care for, and it was, to say the least, a very emotional time. Don never once talked down to me, he always patiently explained my options and answered my questions, and he never pushed me to do anything I wasn't comfortable with. He was always available when I needed him, and he even helped me on another case when I needed someone I could trust to review some legal documents for me. He went above and beyond the services I paid for and is a gracious and kind person. He truly advocates for his clients, and that, these days, is hard to find.

Posted by Andrew | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best BK attorney around

Don Powell did a masterful job with my case. I had a terrible run of it for a while and he helped put all of that behind me. He helped me through every twist and turn and quite honestly allowed me to sleep better at night. His assistant is just top notch and I cannot say enough good things about h...er. I would highly recommend Mr. Powell and his firm to anyone that is seeking a reorganization of their finances. His demeanor and character are top notch. He also has such a great way of explaining some complex legal issue or matter in such a rudimentary way. And not to seem too hyperbolic here, but it reminds me of a quote from Einstein when he said "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." Don always had a way of explaining it simply. Which in turn always gave me confidence that he was a master of his craft.

Posted by Steve | November 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stop looking, if you are in need of a experienced Attorney

We hired Don Powell to handle an stubborn foreclosure & bankruptcy case. He knows the law, presented the options, let us decide the direction. He then guided us through the processes, returned calls and e-mail. Explained the known outcome for each decision and if the decision might have a unknown re...sult. His experience in the court process allowed us to be confident that all of the fillings were being done timely and correct. He is a honorable man of his word, does what he says he will do. Besides being the Attorney that you are glad to have working for you, he really is a very nice person. His staff was very supportive in the total experience.

Posted by Don | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney

Mr. Powell was not only very knowledgeable but also sincere. He made the process very understandable and was very easy to work with on the payment plans. Always returned my phone calls to answer all my questions. ( How many Lawyers do that?)

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Donald W Powell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Trysta Puntenney

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

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Larry Folks

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Don Powell professionally for more than 25 years. I have had many complex bankruptcy and collection litigation cases against him over the years. He is an exceptional attorney with a broad knowledge of this area of the law and significant experience. He always does an excellent job diligently representing his clients and is quality individual. I highly recommend his services."

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Steven Nemecek

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 08

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Sustaining Member, Arizona's Finest Lawyers

2015

Certified Bankruptcy Specialist, State Bar of Arizona

2015

AV Rated and Bar Register Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education

1984

Outstanding Alumni Service Award, University of Arizona

Work Experience

1973 - 2014

Senior Partner, Carmichael & Powell, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

University of Arizona College of Law

Fellow

2012 - Present

University of Arizona

National Leadership Council

2005 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

1995 - Present

Law College Association, University of Arizona

Member

1993 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Arizona Bar Foundation

Fellow

1973 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

1973 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2006 - 2008

Maricopa County Bar Association Foundation

President and Vice President

2002 - 2005

Maricopa County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section

President, Vice President and Secretary

1984 - 1985

University of Arizona National Alumni Assocation

Board of Directors

1983 - 1988

Bankruptcy Accreditation Review Panel, Standing Committee on Specialization, American Bar Association

Member and Examination Reviewer

1983 - 1985

University of Arizona Alumni Association, Phoenix Chapter

President, Vice President and Publicity Chairman

1982 - 1989

Bankruptcy Law Specialization Advisory Commissions, State Bar of Arizona

Chairman

1981 - 1985

University of Arizona Alumni Association, Phoenix Chapter

Board of Directors

1981 - 1985

Bankruptcy Law Section, State Bar of Arizona

Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Program Chairman

1980 - 1989

Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of Arizona

Member

1978 - 1979

National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges Committee

Member

1977 - 1978

Arizona Bankruptcy Rules Revision Committee

Chairman

1976 - 1981

Arizona Membership Committee, American Bar Association

Chairman

Education

1972

University of Arizona College of Law, Tucson, Arizona

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

University of Arizona

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2000

Bankruptcy Symposium and Professionalism Course

Attorney-Client Relationships

1995

District of Arizona Federal Court Conference

Alternative Dispute Resolution

1994

Arizona Association of Legal Secretaries, Advanced Legal Training Course

Bankruptcy and Creditor's Remedies

1990

Financial Problems of the Successful and Unsuccessful Business

Bankruptcy Aspects

Languages

English

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