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Athina Karamanlis Powers
- Indian Wells, CA
- Licensed for 7 years
About Athina
I am a California Attorney, Fraud Examiner (CFE)*, a Harvard Law School-trained mediator, and the founder of a contemporary, boutique law practice in California that assists clients in the counties of Riverside and Los Angeles. My mission is to provide clients with effective and efficient legal representation.
For over 30 years, I successfully represented clients in cases ranging from divorce and restraining orders to white collar crime and fraud investigations. I represented clients in Europe and in the United States. Thanks to my expertise as an attorney, Fraud Examiner (CFE), and economist, I analyze cases from a variety of different perspectives. My specialties include but are not limited to:
Family Law (Restraining Orders, Divorce, etc)
Worker's Compensation
Social Security and Disability
...and more!
(*California State Bar does not recognize Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) as a specialty for California lawyers.)
****This notice is meant to address the defamatory postings on the web against attorney Athina K. Powers:
Attorney Athina K. Powers was never a fugitive from justice; she is a licensed attorney in the State of California and a Fraud Examiner, with no pending cases against her in any Bar in the world. As a fraud examiner, one of the jobs of Athina K. Powers was to track and unmask the true identities of a number of criminals that defrauded consumers by disguising themselves as doctors, surgeons, homeopathic physicians, real estate agents, attorneys, and investors. In doing so, Athina K. Powers became a victim of their stalking and cyberbullying.
These individuals assumed the identities of other actual physicians, investors, and lawyers--including but not limited to Athina K. Powers herself, chiropractor Dr. Ildiko Soskuti, M.D., and investor Sonia Carpentier--and they used the social security numbers of deceased persons. Their victims are usually immigrants whose primary language is not English. One of the wanted persons was recently apprehended in New York City for two counts of grand larceny, and is also facing legal proceedings in California for assault and battery.
Athina K. Powers is testifying in the upcoming court proceedings against the aforesaid criminals for their numerous offenses in the US (New York and California). The purpose of any online postings against Athina K. Powers are only meant to affect the validity of her testimony and her reputation. ***
Practice areas
- Family: 30%
Family Law deals with marital and domestic issues such as divorces, child support, restraining orders, adoptions, and more. In most situations, the cases are too emotional to handle alone, so family law attorneys are needed to come to a compromise th
- Domestic violence: 20%
- Divorce and separation: 20%
7 years
- Workers compensation: 15%
ATHINA POWERS doesn't take ANY fees to start your workers' comp case. From the instant you walk through our door, we instruct you step-by-step of the procedures that will take place in order for us to help you. Any injury that happens at work, from physical harm to emotional distress to psychological trauma, can be a workers' comp case. In situations such as this, there is a workers' comp insurance that'll cover the medical expenses and costs that are needed in order for the worker to recover.
7 years
Languages spoken
English, French, Italian, Greek, Spanish
Photos and videos
Contact
Athina Powers, Attorney, Fraud Examiner, Mediator
74900 Hwy 111 Ste 213
Indian Wells, CA, 92210
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2012 | 11/04/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Nomos | Greek American Lawyers Association | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney & Fraud Examiner | Law Offices of Athina Powers | 2012 - Present |
| Economist, Business Evaluation Expert & Fraud Investigator | Athina Karamanlis | 1981 - Present |
| Of Counsel | SDMCDUFF | 2014 - 2014 |
| General Counsel and Certified Fraud Examiner | SDMcDuff | 2012 - 2014 |
| Certified Fraud Examiner | SDMcDuff | 2008 - 2012 |
| Expert Examiner Documents&Testimonies for Fraud & Deception | SDMcDuff | 2008 - 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney - Greek and European law | European Law Firm | 1987 - 2000 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division | Chair | 2015 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
| Beverly Hills Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Service | Executive Committee | 2013 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee | Member | 2013 - Present |
| California State Bar Association | Admitted to Practice | 2012 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
| Federal Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
| Beverly Hills Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
| Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) | Member | 2008 - Present |
| American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Membership Committee | Co-chair | 2014 - 2014 |
| American Bar Association (ABA) FY 2014 | Member Business Advice and Financial Planning Committee | 2014 - 2014 |
| American Bar Association(ABA) FY 2014 | Member Solo Strong Task Force | 2014 - 2014 |
| Athenian Bar Association (Athens Creece) | Admitted to Practice | 1987 - 2000 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| National Law Library | How to Start Your Business for Free: For Lawyers and Others | 2013 |
| New York State Consolidated Laws | Civil Procedure | 2010 |
| Oxford University Press | How to Analyze Written & Oral Statements for Fraud and Deception | 2010 |
| Oxford University Press | New York State Consolidated Laws: Criminal Procedure | 2003 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Law School | Harvard Negotiation Institute | 2016 |
| Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2001 |
| Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion(National and Kapodistrian University Scool of Law Department of Law , Athens Greece | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
| Athinisin Ethnikon Kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion (National and Kapodistrian University School of Law Department of Economics Athens Greece) | MSc Economics | 1981 |
| Institute Francais D' Athenes | Diplome D' Etudes Superieurs | 1979 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CLE | International Law and Ethics | 2001 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Appellate Court-Robbins v. Deutche Bank at al | |
| Employment Fraud- Hearman v. Yeaman | |
| Family Law-Gloyd v. Gloyd | |
| Fraud Investigation-Healthcare Fraud | For the client |
| Brokers Practice | For the client Received back down payment |
The last of the Genuine Honest extremely knowledgeable Attorneys in Family Law and Fraud
Posted by anonymous
Tue Jun 06 2017
Very Kind, very helpful
Posted by Juliet
Thu Nov 10 2016
Attorney endorsements
(37)Hans Gillinger, Education Attorney on Oct 1, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Powers has an eye for detail and holds herself to the highest standards both ethically and with regard to results.
Cheryl Smith, Real estate Attorney on Jul 7, 2013
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Ms. Powers works hard to get you results. This attorney gives an opinion based on Academics and Experience. Trust Ms. Powers, she has a solid background and knows the law! I strongly endorse her.
Renee Hykel Cuddy, Immigration Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
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Ms. Karamanlis Powers is a great lawyer who will take the time needed to prepare your case. I highly recommend her to anyone who is searching for a detail oriented, smart lawyer.
Michael LeMond, Criminal defense Attorney on May 6, 2015
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I endorse Athina. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.
Jill Rogers, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
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A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer
Tomas Ross, Litigation Attorney on Feb 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Zoldan, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Nov 16, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Aryan Aliakbarzadeh, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. She is a knowledgeable and great advocate for her clients.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Simon Kabzan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney and highly recommended as an asset to this community.
Jillian Duggan-Herd, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 23, 2014
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Attorney Powers spends a lot of time responding to questions posted on this website with informative and considerate answers which reflect a high degree of knowledge and expertise. She shows compassion and a willingness to help clients during difficult times. I endorse this lawyer.
Valerie Murphy, Family Attorney on Aug 22, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Powers provides excellent answers to client concerns on Avvo and donates her time to this needed service.
Peter Marek, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 30, 2014
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I endorse Athina. Her contributions are vast and local endorsements abound. Reviews are a great way to judge your future attorney. Read them. Give her a call for a consultation.
Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer. I have read through many of Ms. Powers' responses to questions on Avvo. I am very impressed by her knowledge of the law and the fact that she has dedicated so much of her time to helping people with their legal challenges, by answering so many questions. I would not hesitate for a second to hire Ms. Powers if I ever need legal representation in one of her practice areas.
David Pittman, Car accident Attorney on Jun 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Gina Famularo, Child custody Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Solid legal advice
John Phillips, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
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The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping so many people.
Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Daniel Williams, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 18, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A very well positioned and knowledgeable attorney. Ms. Powers brings with her a treasure trove of experience and skill that will fight for the best possible outcome given the facts of your case. I proudly endorse her.
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- Hourly Rates$375-$450/hour
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