Gillis Edward Powell, Jr.

Gillis Edward Powell, Jr.

Crestview Personal Injury Attorneys
  • Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights, Criminal Law ...
  • Florida, Florida
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Biography

Gillis E. (Gill) Powell, Jr.main focus is litigation and trial practice. He handles complex personal injury cases, medical malpractice cases, wrongful death cases, catastrophic injury cases, criminal defense cases, railroad cases, real estate litigation, and commercial litigation. Mr. Powell has tried and won numerous civil trials and he has obtained substantial jury awards for his clients. He is a member of the million dollar advocates club as a result of his jury verdicts. He has also successfully defended many clients in criminal cases, including clients charged with homicide, aggravated battery, sexual battery, drug offenses, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), and other criminal charges. Mr. Powell is a member of the Florida Bar, the American Association for Justice, the Okaloosa Bar Association, the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association, the Christian Legal Society, and is an Eagle Sponsor/Member of the Florida Justice Association. Mr. Powell is licensed to practice in all courts in Florida as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. He is an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, an award signifying that his peers ranked his at the highest level of professional excellence.

Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Areas
  • Wrongful Death
  • Major Commercial Litigation
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, American Express
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Cash, Checks
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Powell, Powell & Powell, P.A.
- Current
Education
South Texas College of Law
J.D. (1974) | Law
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Auburn University
B.S. (1969)
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Awards
E.E. Townes Award for Scholastic Excellence
E.E. Townes
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice
Member
Current
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Formerly the Association of Trials Lawyers of American
Current
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Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers
Current
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Christian League Society
Member
Current
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Florida State Bar  # 183427
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Contact & Map
Powell, Powell & Powell, P.A.
422 N. Main Street
Crestview, FL 32536
Telephone: (850) 682-2757
Fax: (850) 689-1588