Bill Powers is a highly regarded litigator and a seasoned counselor. His reputation stems from a natural ability to relate both analytically and intuitively with clients involved in family difficulties. Board Certified in 1988, Bill has maintained a highly successful and specialized practice in family law. He started his career at Legal Aid in the heyday of the late 1970s and moved to the private sector in 1982. Since then, Bill has been involved in many of the high-stakes cases litigated in Central Texas, and his track record is as impressive as his clientele. Bill continues to participate generously in the legal community. He has served two terms as president of the Board of Directors of Legal Aid of Central Texas, and presents at legal conferences arranged by organizations such as the Texas Equal Access to Justice Foundation, the University of Texas School of Law's Continuing Legal Education Programs, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, and local bar groups. Martindale Hubbell, a national legal organization that analyzes attorney qualifications through a peer review process, awarded Bill their highest rating. Judges and other colleagues have described him as having attained "preeminent legal ability" and a "very high professional standard of conduct and ethics." Bill's facility with legal topics is complemented by his judgment and humor. He handles sensitive custody and divorce cases involving complex financial and legal issues and difficult family dynamics. He believes in a solutions-orientated approach to his client's case, and achieves excellent outcomes through both negotiation and trial as necessary. In the emotionally fraught world of family law litigation, he is a calming influence with a mature and strategic approach to conflict resolution.
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Bill is the best! He is an amazing lawyer and I have used his services multiple times. I highly recommend Bill if you want a lawyer who listens, is kind, funny, and gets your case won.{para}— Morgan Sherck
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I consulted with this lawyer and his fees are ones of the most expensive. He didn’t genuinely seem to care about me and my case. He was rushing me and seemed nervous. I would definitely not hire him nor recommend him for your legal services.
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Areas of Law
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Family Law 4
- Divorce
- Paternity
- Premarital Agreements
- Spousal Support
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Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
- Mediation
- Arbitration
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Collaborative Family Law
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Annulment
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Domestic Partnerships
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Domestic Violence
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Family Mediation
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Restraining Orders
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Other 22
- Alimony
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Community Property Law
- Divorce Arbitration
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Relations
- Domestic Torts
- Equitable Distribution
- Family Arbitration
- International Family Law
- Legal Separation Agreements
- Marital Agreements
- Marital Property Distribution
- Marital Property Law
- Marital Property Settlements
- Name Changes
- No Fault Divorce
- Non-Traditional Family Law
- Post Divorce Modification
- Postnuptial Agreements
- Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
- Uncontested Divorce
Practice Details
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1976, Texas
1978, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
MembershipsBastrop County, Travis County and American Bar Associations
State Bar of Texas
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Travis County Family Law Advocates
Legal Aid of Central Texas (Past President of the Board of Directors). -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Texas at Austin
Class of 1975
J.D.
Other EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin
Class of 1972
B.A.
Legal CertificationsBoard Certified, Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Contact William D. Powers
6034 West Courtyard Drive, Suite 100Austin, TX 78730U.S.A.
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- Blog Austin Texas Divorce Apr 03, 2012 • Divorce
- Blog Common Divorce Myths May 17, 2011 • Divorce
- Blog How Are Real Estate and Other Large Assets Handled? Feb 10, 2011 • Divorce
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?William D. Powers was admitted in 1976 to the State of Texas.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, William D. Powers has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Powers Kerr & Rashidi, PLLC has 3 attorneys at this location.
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What law school did this attorney attend?William D. Powers attended University of Texas at Austin.