August 12, 2014

Mountain Magic 2014

Bill Powers, Vice President of Communications for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, invites you to Mountain Magic 2014. “NCAJ does an absolutely fabulous job with Continuing Legal Education. Mountain Magic 2014 promises to be an engaging opportunity to learn and for lawyers throughout the state to network, to socialize and to spend time getting to know one another.”

Mountain Magic 2014

Mountain Magic is smack dab in the middle of the best part of the year to watch the leaves change. It also is smack dab in the middle of some of the Best Lawyers in North Carolina. If you want to learn, mingle and get to know leaders in the law, register now.

August 8, 2014

ARE MIRANDA RIGHTS REQUIRED?

by Carolina Attorneys

ARE MIRANDA RIGHTS REQUIRED?

Following an arrest in North Carolina, there are normally a lot of questions. One of the most common is: Are Miranda Rights Required? Attorney Bill Powers, Managing Partner of Powers Law Firm PA discusses the purpose(s) behind Miranda Warnings, what happens in court and whether Miranda Rights are Required prior to and after an arrest for Misdemeanors and Felonies in North Carolina.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTDTqBmSQRQ

August 5, 2014

How Are Serious Felonies Handled In Court?

by Carolina Attorneys

How Are Serious Felonies Handled In Court?

Friends, loved ones and family members of someone accused of a felony are often shocked to learn of the charge or arrest. It’s not unusual for lawyers to be asked: What Can I Do? What Happens Next? What Happens To People Charged With Felonies? How Are Felonies Handled in Court? Frankly, the people charged with the offense, which likely starts with an arrest, face some the same issues. Good information makes for good choices.

The attorneys at Powers Law Firm PA are here to answer questions. Immediately following an arrest, charge or indictment, it makes sense to address:

July 22, 2014

Electronic Bullying and Harassment

by Carolina Attorneys

Electronic Bullying and Harassment

Cyber Crimes in North Carolina, specifically Electronic Bullying and Harassment, are becoming increasingly common as technologies to share and distribute information advance.

Electronic Bullying and Harassment Cyber Crimes in North Carolina are covered in North Carolina General Statute

March 11, 2013

Powers Law Firm PA Selected in U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Rankings

by Carolina Attorneys

Powers Law Firm PA was named in the 2012-13 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm achieved first-tier rankings in Charlotte under the practice area of DUI/DWI Defense and second-tier rankings in Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar.

“We are honored to once again be named as one of U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ ‘Best Law Firms’ and to join the outstanding firms that share this recognition,” said Bill Powers, a founding partner at Powers Law Firm PA. “My appreciation goes to the Powers Law Firm PA team, our colleagues, and our clients, whom we work tirelessly for, ensuring that their interests are defended and that no details are ignored.”

According to U.S. News – Best Lawyers, the rankings were based on methodologically rigorous national surveys sent by U.S. News to law firm clients; leading lawyers and law firm managers; partners and associates; and marketing managers and recruiting officers. The overall assessment included information provided by the nominated firms. The collected quantitative and qualitative data were then combined into a total score for each law firm.