John K. Powers

Powers & Santola

Albany, NY

53+ Years Experience

Licensed in 2 States

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About John

A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Albany Law School, John K. Powers is a nationally recognized authority on the medical and legal aspects of catastrophic injury. He is a Co-Founder and former President of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, a former President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and has served in numerous leadership roles in other professional organizations. He has published many books, chapters, and articles on legal issues and is in frequent demand as a speaker.

Licensed States

New York Vermont

Education

J.D.

Albany Law School Union University

B.A.

University of Notre Dame

Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyers

Top 50 Lawyers in Upstate New York · 2019

Super Lawyers

Top 25 Attorneys in the Hudson Valley · 2019

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

President's Award · 2008

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

President's Award · 2007

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

President's Award · 2002

Professional Associations

New York State Academy of Trial LawyersNew York State Trial Lawyers AssociationCapital District Trial Lawyers AssociationNew York State Bar AssociationAmerican Association for JusticeMelvin M. Belli SocietyNational Academy of Trial AdvocacyAmerican Board of Trial AdvocatesNew York State Brain Injury AssociationNational Brain Injury AssociationNational College of AdvocacyNew York State Trial Lawyers InstituteTaos Injury Lawyers OrganizationNew Jersey Association for Justice (AAJ-NJ)Albany County Bar AssociationOnondaga County Bar AssociationNorthern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association