Practice Area Overview

Pearland, Texas Law Firm

Divorce • Custody • Child Support
Personal Injury • ADA Employment

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The Powell Law Firm offers knowledge and experience in several practice areas, including family law negotiation and litigation, personal injury plaintiff representation, criminal defense and more.

With offices in Pearland, Texas and Galveston, Texas, we serve clients in Houston, Sugarland, Clear Lake, Friendswood, Alvin, Angleton, Manvel, Texas City, League City and other communities of Brazoria County, Harris County and Galveston County.

Divorce and Family Law

The Powell Law Firm handles every aspect of Texas family law, including contested and uncontested divorces, with particular focus on family law issues pertaining to children.

In contested divorces, we have experience in dividing the community property of complex marital estates, including homes and other real estate, retirement accounts, businesses and other assets.

In child custody and visitation disputes, we emphasize the best interests of the children in any action we take or legal counsel we give. We always seek to solve family law issues through negotiation, but we will not hesitate to litigate when amicable methods have failed. We handle modifications of child custody agreements, child support orders and visitation arrangements, in light of the best situation for the child.

The Powell Law Firm can establish guardianships for foster parents, grandparents or other legal guardians. We also handle stepparent and grandparent adoptions, as well as private adoptions. Lastly, we handle paternity issues, including mothers seeking child support and fathers seeking access.

Personal Injury

If you have been physically injured in a car accident or hurt by the actions or negligence of someone else, John S. Powell and The Powell Law Firm represent clients in all types of personal injury cases in the Pearland and Galveston areas. We assist clients in seeking compensation for medical bills and lost wages, pain and suffering, disability or disfigurement, or loss of future earnings.

• Auto accidents: We represent victims of trucking accidents, pedestrian injuries, motorcycle crashes and any injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents.
•  Aviation accidents: A plane crash or helicopter crash is often due to human negligence, such as pilot error, shoddy maintenance, or improper flight plans. We have extensive experience representing aviation injury victims and wrongful death survivors.
•  Assault and battery injuries
• Slip-and-fall (premises liability)
• Medical malpractice (surgical errors, diagnosis errors)
• Professional malpractice (e.g., dentists, stockbrokers)
• Unsafe pharmaceuticals and defective products liability
• Construction defects
• Toxic torts (asbestos, lead, chemical spills)

We will go to trial if it’s the right solution. The Powell Law Firm seeks negotiation of fair settlements, but is always prepared for litigation.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Mr. Powell III has an LL.M. in health law, and has extensive knowledge about the Americans with Disabilities Act. He represents the people the ADA is supposed to protect, assisting employees with accessibility issues at work or those facing discrimination because of a disability. He also represents smaller hospitals, outpatient facilities and other health care practitioners in health law issues, such as executive or administrative actions involving the federal government.

Commercial Litigation

John Powell III handles breach of contract issues, including business-to-business litigation, and represents plaintiffs or defendants in claims regarding the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Criminal Defense

John S. Powell has 37 years of experience defending people charged with crimes in Texas. He has represented murder clients (including capital murder), but represents defendants in any criminal case, including theft or burglary, assault or robbery, drugs, DWI, sex offense and other crimes.

Real Estate

The Powell Law Firm represents buyers and sellers of residential and commercial property, including purchase and sale transactions as well as litigation.  

Contact the experienced, effective attorneys of The Powell Law Firm today to schedule your free 30-minute consultation. We look forward to meeting you and providing individualized legal advice for your situation.

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The Powell Law Firm provides quality legal representation in divorce and family law, personal injury, criminal defense, commercial litigation, health law, and real estate. With offices in Pearland, Texas and Galveston, Texas, we serve clients in Houston, Friendswood, Sugarland, Clear Lake, Alvin, Angleton, Manvel, Texas City, League City and surrounding communities.