Connie L. Powell & Associates
Attorney Profiles
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Connie Powell: Connie Powell graduated Magna Cum Laude from Gonzaga Law in 2003. She obtained her Bachelors degree from Gonzaga University where she graduated with honors. Prior to law school, Ms. Powell was a paralegal for more than 17 years. In this capacity, she dealt with numerous family law, criminal and personal injury matters. |
Ms. Powell began her legal career as an associate at Eymann, Allison, Fennessey, Hunter & Jones. During this tenure, Ms. Powell was attorney of record in the Hanford Nuclear Reservation Litigation and was instrumental in obtaining favorable decisions on issues such as strict liability. In addition to working with world renown experts in the toxic tort field, Ms. Powell also deposed defendant experts across the country. Additionally, Ms. Powell argued to limit expert testimony under the Daubert.
After completing the Hanford Nuclear Reservation trial in June of 2005, Ms. Powell started her own firm of Connie L. Powell & Associates, PS. Ms. Powell's private practice consists of family law, dependency, personal injury and criminal defense. Ms. Powell has acted as guardian ad litem under RCW Title 26 dealing with family law issues and representing the child's best interest. Additionally, she has a strong focus in defending parents in child protective services and currently holds a contract with the Office of Public Defense.
Ms. Powell's office is located at 1316 W. Dean Ave. Spokane,
Washington 99201, approximately two blocks West of the Spokane County
Superior Court.
Ms. Powell can be reached directly by phone at (509)325-4828 or contacted by email at cpowell@conniepowellandassociates.com.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Craig holds a BA Summa Cum Laude from Eastern Washington University, a Masters in Sociology from the University of Washington and a Juris Doctorate with High Honors from the University of Washington - where he is an Author and Editor of the Law Review.
Craig works in personal injury, family law, employment law and other areas of
civil litigation. He can be reached directly at (509) 325-4828
or contacted by email at cmason@conniepowellandassociates.com.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Paralegal Profiles
Our paralegals are dedicated to customer service and working closely with our clients.
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Lori Mason: Ms. Mason's focus has been on family law, personal injury, and civil litigation. Ms. Mason can be reached by phone at (509) 325-4828 or contacted by email at lmason@conniepowellandassociates.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Robin Vasconcelos: Ms. Vasconcelos' focus has been primarily on family law for the past 25 years. Ms. Vasconcelos can be reached by phone at (509) 325-4828 or contacted by email at dependencyparalegal@conniepowellandassociates.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Support Staff
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Sylvia Harper: As a firm, we are honored by the presence of our award-winning receptionist, Ms. Sylvia Harper. You will be treated with respect and greeted with a smile. Ms. Harper can be reached directly at (509) 325-4828 or contacted by email at reception@conniepowellandassociates.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Kim Hillyard: Ms. Hillyard has 24 years of experience in accounting. Ms. Hillyard assists our firm with invoicing and office management. Ms. Hillyard can be reached directly at (509) 325-4828. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Chase Powell: Chase is the youngest member of our staff, full of energy and ideas. He is our support for trial prep, day to day operations, and also performs as our messenger. |