Villanova University, Bachelor of Arts, 1975
Loyola University, Juris Doctorate, 1978; Phi Alpha Delta; Member, National Trial Team; Recipient, Products Liability Award, 1978
Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar, 1978
Old Forge Planning Commission, Solicitor, 1980-1986
Old Forge Zoning Board of Appeals, Solicitor, 1980-1986
Greenwood Hose Company, Solicitor, 1985-Present
Moosic Borough Planning Commission, Solicitor, 1996-Present
Magisterial District Court 45-1-01, Appointed to serve unexpired term, 1987
Humane Society of Lackawanna County, Board Member and General Counsel, 1996-1999
Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, Panel Member
Lackawanna Bar Association, Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
Pennsylvania Association for Justice (formerly the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association), Member - Board of Governors, 1983-1987
Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Member
The American Association for Justice (formerly The Association of Trial Lawyers of America), Member
Lawyer Pilot Bar Association, Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association, Member
Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Personal Injury
A Message from Chris
In order to further acquaint you with me on a more personal level, here is some further information that may be useful:
I was born in Philadelphia and my family moved to Scranton soon afterward. I am the oldest son of Christopher T. Powell Sr., founder of the present-day Powell Law, and Ann Marie Powell. I grew up in the Minooka section of Scranton, Pa., and attended SouthScrantonCentralCatholicHigh School. After graduating in 1971, I furthered my education at Villanova, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1975. I then went to LoyolaUniversity in New Orleans where I received my Juris Doctorate in 1978.
My wife, Amy, and I have two children. I have been active politically with the Democratic Party in the down-valley area of Lackawanna County, Pa., and am often consulted about political matters in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area.
In 1991, I became a licensed private pilot and own my own airplane. Because of this, I travel extensively for business and pleasure. I have had the privilege of flying along the Eastern seaboard, as far west as Green Bay, Wis., and south as far as New Orleans, La. I have also flown many political candidates across Pennsylvania on campaign trips.
Through my flying experience, I have become a volunteer for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association support network for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport, and in that capacity have been involved in several legal actions before the Federal Aviation Administration.
In addition to being an owner/pilot and a volunteer advocate on behalf of pilots, I am interested in legal ethics, and have tried cases before the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Because I believe that education is a lifelong pursuit, I am an avid reader of matters concerning the law, history and aviation.
Powell Law is not associated with Attorney Robert J. Powell or his law firm,
The Powell Law Group, of Drums, Pa.
