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History can tell a lot about a lawyer. But history also provides a looking glass view to the future.
By the end of 2013, Paul Powell was at a crossroads in his legal career. Over the decade, Paul handled dozens of million-dollar cases for another law firm. The results were consistent and sometimes spectacular. During this time period, Paul developed a reputation as a hard-nosed and aggressive litigator. He received several national awards for his results and a lot of money was made for his clients, but there was something missing in the success.
Paul’s vision of a 21st Century law firm reached well-beyond the money and accolades. Paul wanted to build a law firm that focused on the “client experience,” and not just on results. He also wanted a law firm that was involved in the community, involved in charitable events and a law firm that was at the forefront of giving back to those in need. These ideas would provide the hallmarks of what would become The Paul Powell Law Firm.
“Personal injury lawyers are always looked at as greedy ambulance chasers, and completely disconnected from their clients,” Paul said. “Unfortunately, that stereotype is often true. Many lawyers… Read More