William D Powers, Attorney
Bill Powers
Divorce & Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Alimony & Spousal Support, Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity, Child Support, Contested Divorce, Complex Property Litigation, High Asset Divorce, QDROs, Pensions and 401(k)s, Business Valuations, Complex Divorce, Protecting Family Businesses and Professional Practices, Protective Orders, Complex Child Custody
- Law Office: Powers and Kerr, PLLC
- Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D. 1975
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Bill Powers is widely acclaimed for his success in litigation. His prominence as an Austin Divorce Lawyer can be attributed to both his analytical and instinctive understanding of clients experiencing family law struggles.
Since 1988, Bill has been Board Certified in the field of family law and devotedly maintained a successful practice for multiple decades. He began his career at Legal Aid during the late 1970s, before transitioning to private sector work by 1982. In Central Texas, he is renowned for being involved with some of the most significant cases tried since then.
As a divorce attorney based in Austin, Bill has been an integral member of the legal community. In fact, he was appointed President of the Board of Directors at Legal Aid Central Texas for two terms and is always willing to lend his expertise through presentations at various conferences put on by organizations including: The Texas Equal Access to Justice Foundation, the University of Texas School Of Laws Continuing Legal Education Programs, Volunteer Legal Services Of Central Texas as well as numerous local bar groups.
Martindale-Hubbell, a national legal authority that evaluates the qualifications and capabilities of attorneys through peer review-based analysis, recognized Bill's accomplishments by giving him their highest rating of "AV". Moreover, Judges and family law attorneys in Austin have applauded his eminence with comments such as; "preeminent legal ability", plus "[a] very high professional standard of conduct and ethics."
Bill Powers strives to offer solutions-based strategies in each case he takes on - be it through negotiation or trial - with the goal of achieving desirable results for all parties involved. In an emotionally charged sphere such as family law litigation, attorney Bill Powers is an invigorating presence who applies mature tactics along with empathy when resolving conflicts.
To schedule your initial consultation with the Austin Divorce Lawyer, visit online or call 512-610-6199.
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner / Attorney | Powers and Kerr, PLLC | Austin Texas | Current |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas School of Law | J.D. | Law School | 1975 |
| University of Texas | B.A. | 1972 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| 1976 | Texas |
Associations
- Williamson County Bar Association, 2013 - Present
Travis County Family Law Advocates, 2004 - Present
American Bar Association, 2004 - Present
State Bar of Texas, 1976 - Present
Travis County Bar Association, 1976 - Present
Honors & Awards
- Super Lawyers: 2012-2020
AV Rated: Martindale-Hubbell
Cases
Publications
Austin, TX family law attorney Bill Powers assists with divorce, child custody, alimony, paternity, child support. Learn more from our Family Law blog.
Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Service Type: Private
Language: English
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6034 West Courtyard Drive, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78730
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