Warren C. Powell Jr.

Bruner Powell is deeply saddened to report the passing of our founding partner Warren Powell. Warren was a passionate practitioner of the law, a loyal attorney for his clients, and an inveterate storyteller.  His work ethic was unparalleled and he was extremely proud to be a trial advocate and a lawyer’s lawyer. He will be greatly missed.

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Warren earned his Bachelors of Arts degree from The Citadel in 1974 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1977. After graduation, Warren was an associate in the Belser Law Firm from 1977-81 and a partner in the firm of Belser, Baker, Barwick, Ravenel, Toal and Bender from 1981-1991.  With the late Jim Bruner, Warren formed the law firm of Bruner Powell in 1991.

Warren primarily focused his practice on the representation of legal and insurance professionals. He took pride in having litigated extensively on behalf of attorneys, law firms, insurance agents, and independent insurance agencies in cases that frequently involve complex legal and coverage issues. Warren also handled cases in the commercial law and construction areas and briefed and argued numerous cases before appellate courts.  From 1989-1998, Warren was appointed by South Carolina Supreme Court to serve on the Court’s Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competence.

Warren was listed in Best Lawyers in the area of legal malpractice defense and is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.  He was a member of the DC Bar and was admitted to practice before Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and US Supreme Court.  Warren did extensive trial work over the years and was a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).