William J. Powell

William J. Powell Civil Defense Lawyer Steptoe Johnson
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Clients appreciate that Bill Powell is a straightforward attorney who cuts through the fluff and gets to the heart of the matter.  Bill’s pragmatic nature has been an asset to private clients for more than three decades and made him an effective United States Attorney who actively sought justice in high-stakes criminal activities, including drug conspiracies, national security matters, murder and other violent crime, and major fraud cases. 

Bill has a unique skill set that is a combination of bet-the-company civil defense and high profile prosecution.  The common denominator in his experience is that he is solutions driven and understands when to take a stand and fight and when a different approach is warranted.  For business clients, Bill has a vast litigation history that includes the defense of claims involving product and professional liability, personal injury and white collar crimes. 

Clients across the board appreciate Bill’s respect for confidentiality, his ability to manage complex situations with grace, and his willingness to take a position on their behalf.

  • More Legal and Business Bylines From William J. Powell

William J. Powell, of  Steptoe & Johnson, is a National Law Review Go-To Thought Leader for 2021 for his coverage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement actions. Of particular note is Mr. Powell’s article on the Department of Justice (DOJ) increasing COVID-19 related healthcare fraud prosecutions, where he highlighted the precautionary steps healthcare providers can take to prevent fraud.

 
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