2011 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award
Attorney Profile

Vincent M. Powers

Vincent Powers

Vincent M. Powers & Associates
411 South 13th Street, Suite 300
Lincoln, NE 68508

Lincoln

Nebraska (NE)

Contact Contact Vincent M. Powers
T: 402-474-8000
F: 402-474-5006

Visit: www.vincepowerslaw.com
Practice Areas: Personal Injury Plaintiff: General (90%), Employment Litigation: Plaintiff (10%)

Personal Injury Plaintiff: General

Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

Industry Groups: American Association Of Justice, Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys

Profile

Vincent M. Powers & Associates provides legal counsel and representation for seriously injured persons due to the carelessness of others.

Admitted to Practice:

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
State of Nebraska

Memberships/Organizations:

Nebraska State Bar Association
House of Delegates, 1991-1999
Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys President, 2000-2001
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Now known as) American Association of Justice,
Member Board of Governors 2007-Reported

Cases:

Doe v. Gunny's, 256 Neb. 653 Verdict for rape victim against building owner upheld

Sacco v. Round Table, 253 Neb. 9Efficient intervening cause jury instruction disapproved

Winslow v. Hammer, 247 Neb. 418 Adopts restatement (second) torts 491 (c)

Jury Verdicts:

Pfister v. Bryan Memorial Hospital Title VII, Retaliation Plaintiff's Counsel, $1,482,315.00

Selected To

Great Plains Super Lawyers 2011
Great Plains Super Lawyers 2009
Great Plains Super Lawyers 2007

About Vincent Powers

Professional Webpage: www.vincepowerslaw.com/powers.html

Honors and Awards:

  • Vince Powers is and has been for over 15 years an "AV" rated attorney through Martindale-Hubbell., the nation's most longstanding and recognized lawyer directory. An AV rating is the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards given to a lawyer or law firm based upon peer reviews by lawyers and judges.

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • President- Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, 2001Member- Board of Governors, American Association of Justice, 2008-present

Verdicts and Settlements:

  • Reported Cases: Doe v. Gunny's, 256 Neb. 653 Verdict for rape victim against building owner upheld Sacco v. Round Table, 253 Neb. 9 Efficient intervening cause jury instruction disapproved Winslow v. Hammer, 247 Neb. 418Adopts restatement (second) torts 491 (c) Jury Verdicts: Pfister v. Bryan Memorial Hospital Title VII, Retaliation Plaintiff's Counsel, $1,482,315.00
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