Do you believe in the Rule of Law? Talking heads from various sources bandy about Due Process, Equal Protection, and the Rule of Law. But what do those terms really mean and are they even relevant in today’s perpetual, and frankly exhausting, messaging infrastructure? Stripped of partisan slogans, the concept…
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Eagle Springs Lake: A Century of Family, Water, and Wisconsin Roots
Eagle Springs Lake in Waukesha County is not a place you stumble upon. It sits tucked away, a spring-fed lake that has quietly carried on its rhythms for generations. For my family, the Powers name has been tied to this water for more than 100 years. That is not a…
Memorial Day: A Time to Remember What Holds Us Together
Every year, the last Monday in May brings the hum of lawnmowers, the smell of grilled food, and the first inklings of summer. For many, Memorial Day is a chance to gather with family, enjoy a day off work, or take a short trip. I understand that. I enjoy those…
New Court Opinion on Bald Head Island’s Ferry: What It Means for Prices, Schedules, and Your Daily Life
If you’ve recently heard talk about a new court opinion affecting Bald Head Island, you’re not alone. News travels fast here—even when we have to take a ferry to get anywhere else. With no bridge and minimal car use, the ferry service is our community’s backbone, connecting you to mainland…
Don’t get arrested for DWI in Charlotte
It may seem a bit unusual for a Charlotte DWI lawyer to share an LYFT coupon code. If we can help limit the incidences of impaired driving, DWI-related fatalities, and felony criminal charges due to impaired driving (DUI / DWI), we’d prefer you to be safe-and-sound. Don’t take a chance…
I’m not going to shake your hand
If I say “hey” and smile, I’m genuinely glad to see you. But I’m not going to shake your hand. Greeting my friend Tom, a Gastonia lawyer in court this morning, I offered him an “elbow bump.” He at first looked quizzically at me, then quickly bumped elbows saying: That’s…
The Rev
It’s not always obvious when you meet someone who will change your life. It may be something as small as a random encounter with a stranger or a smile and kind word at just the right time. Reverend Jerry Robinson “Influencers,” as the kids nowadays might say, at the spiritual level, are often people you’ve known maybe forever. …
Living in Limbo
Powers Law Firm PA is pleased to host a soft opening of Living in Limbo Where: Powers Law Firm PA – Concord, NC When: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Time: 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Living in Limbo is a series of images which examine transitional, transformational, liminal space, and…