Colin L. Powell
Of Counsel
After graduating from Baylor University School of Law, Colin began his legal career at Hartline Barger LLP with a focus in product liability.
Before joining the firm, Colin worked as an intern at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Dallas, Texas, where he conducted research and was responsible for drafting on criminal practice and procedure issues. Prior to graduation, Colin served as a summer associate at the firm and gained experience working on personal injury cases. Since joining the firm, Colin has worked a multitude of matters which provided him second chair trial experience.
In 2011, Colin graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Baylor University. While attending law school, he won numerous awards for his impressive efforts in mock trial competitions, and was the winner of the 2013 Bob and Karen Wortham “Top Gun” Fall Practice Court Mock Trial Competition.
Telephone: 214.346.3790Fax: 214.267.4290
cpowell@hartlinebarger.com
8750 N. Central Expy.
Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75231
Curriculum Vitae
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Education
Baylor University, J.D. 2014
• National Trial Competition Mock Trial Team
• Tournament of Champions Mock Trial Team
• American Association of Justice Mock Trial Team (Regional Semifinalist)
• National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Team (Third-Place Brief)
• Dawson & Sodd Spring Moot Court Competition Semifinalist
Baylor University, B.A. History (magna cum laude) 2011
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Bar & Court Admissions
Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
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Honors & Awards
• Recognized among Super Lawyers® Texas Rising Stars by Thompson Reuters (2018-2019)
• Winner of the 2013 Bob and Karen Wortham "Top Gun" Fall Practice Court Mock Trial Competition
• Scott, Douglass & McConnico, L.L.P. Evidence Award from Baylor Law American Board of Trial Advocates Award from Baylor Law School
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Professional Affiliations & Activities
• Waco I.S.D. Education Foundation Board Member, 2011-2014
• 2018 IADC Trial Academy Participant
• Member of DRI
• Dallas Bar Association (Mock Trial Committee)
• Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Corporate Board member (Texas Capital Area)