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Charles Powell

Charles Powell

 
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Vermont
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Andrew B. Delaney
Andrew B. Delaney February 27, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Chip knows almost everything about workers' compensation. He is a formidable and highly skilled advocate. I would -- and do -- recommend him to anyone with a workers' compensation issue. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We have referred cases to each other and followed those cases to completion.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

We've had several intertwined cases together, where there's a workers' compensation and third-party liability component.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2016 to present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Chip is one of the most diligent and detail-oriented attorneys I have ever worked with. He knows workers' compensation law inside and out and his work product is impeccable.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Chip focuses on workers' compensation law and he knows almost everything about it. If I have a workers' compensation issue, I call Chip. If a workers' compensation client comes to me, I refer that person to Chip. He is a resource for all injured workers and even if he declines a case, he gives a thorough explanation of options and next steps for the injured worker.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Again, I turn to Chip for anything to do with workers' compensation. He literally "wrote the book" on workers' compensation law in Vermont. He has a sharp mind and spots issues other attorneys might not even consider. He is one of the best attorneys in Vermont.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Chip is a great communicator. As noted above, even when he declines a case, he gives a thorough explanation of options and next steps for the injured worker.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Chip is highly ethical, diligent, and professional. He represents all his clients with the utmost integrity.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Workers' compensation
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
If you have a workers' compensation issue in Vermont, you should call Chip. Period.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes