Practice Areas: Eminent Domain
Licensed in Georgia since: 1989
Education: Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
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A founding member of PowerSnell, P.C., Warren R. Power handles legal matters of real estate, condemnation, eminent domain land use, zoning, general civil and commercial litigation, and general corporate matters. He represents clients in McDonough, Georgia, and has been named by ALM and Martindale-Hubbell as one of Georgia’s top-rated attorneys for the last seven years. He has an Avvo “Superb” rating, and for his high ethical standards and long list of successful results, he holds the highest peer rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.
With a double major in history and government, Mr. Power earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1984 from Christopher Newport University. He then attended Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1988. Warren also has a MA from the University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in existential agency. His experience includes former employment positions such as the eminent domain counsel for Henry County and the City of Atlanta.
He is admitted to practice in the states of Georgia and Virginia and before the United States Court of Federal Claims, the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Mr. Power is a member of the Henry County Bar Association and a former vice president and president of the organization. For the Eminent Domain Section of the State Bar of Georgia, he has served as chair, chair elect and secretary. A former member of the board of visitors for the Walter F. George School of Law, he was also a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. At Mercer University, he was an adjunct professor of law for three years.
* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Eminent Domain- 100% Eminent Domain
First Admitted: 1989, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://powersnell.com
- Georgia Department of Transportation
- City of Atlanta (Eminent Domain Counsel)
- City of Forest Park (Eminent Domain Counsel), 2022
- Henry County (Eminent Domain Counsel), 2022
- Christopher Newport University, B.A. Major: History Major: Government, 1984
- MA, University of Pennsylvania , 2023
- State Bar of Georgia, Eminent Domain Section, Chair, 2008
- Virginia, 2016
- Henry County Bar Association, President, 1998
- Part-time Faculty, Paralegal Studies Program, Clayton College & State University, 2004
- Georgia, 1989
- Appointed Part-Time Magistrate in Henry County, 2007 - 2013
- Georgia Court of Appeals, 1989
- Georgia Regional Transit Authority and Technical College System of Georgia, 1997 - Present
- Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow, 2009 - Present
- State Bar of Georgia, Eminent Domain Section, Secretary, 2006
- Attorney's Title Guaranty Fund, Licensed Agent, 1997 - Present
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1996
- Henry County, Eminent Domain Counsel, 2002 - 2009
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 1989
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources
- Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, Board of Visitors, 2012 - Present
- Admitted Pro hac vice in Alabama and Tennessee
- State Bar of Georgia, Eminent Domain Section, Chair Elect, 2007
- Henry County Bar Association, Vice President, 1997
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2009
- City of Atlanta, Eminent Domain Counsel, 2002 - Present
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 1989
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Mercer University, 2013
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 1989
- State Department of Transportation, Special Assistant Attorney General, 1997 - Present
- Warren was honored to be elected by his peers to the 2019 class of Georgia's legal elite as published by Georgia Trend., Georgia’s Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine, 2019
- Best Lawyers In America, 2009 - 2023, Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News and World Report, 2023
- Super Lawyer Magazine: Corporate Counsel Edition 2008
- Georgia's Top-Rated Attorneys, 2012 - 2023 by Martindale-Hubble and ALM, Martindale
- Peer Review Rated: Martindale-Hubbell ''AV Preeminent''; AVVO Lawyer Ratings ''Superb"
- Atlanta Magazine: Super Lawyers Edition 2007
- Who's Who, Global Directory of Who's Who Lifetime Member; Top Lawyer, 2012
- Best Lawyers Magazine, 2009-2023, U.S. News and World Report
- Department of Transportation v. Szenczi, 354 Ga. App. 855 (2020), 2020
- Patel Taherbhai, Inc. v. Broad Street Stockbridge, II, LLC, 354 Ga. App. 113 (2019), 2019
- Department of Transportation v. McMeans, 294 Ga. 436 (2014).
- City of Stockbridge v. Gramm, 297 Ga. App 165 (2009)
- Catrett v. Landmark Dodge, 253 Ga.App. 639 (2002)
- Tabar, Inc. v. D & D Services, Inc., 267 Ga.App. 659 (2004)
- Cherwood, Inc. v. Marlin Leasing Corporation, 268 Ga.App. 64 (2004)
- Pine Tree Publications Inc. v. Community Holdings, Inc., 242 Ga.App. 689 (2000)
- Landlord-Tenant Law: From Lease to Eviction, Presenter, CLE - Landlord-Tenant Law: From Lease to Eviction, National Business Institute, 2020
- Commercial Land Use and Zoning Law, March, 2020., Presenter, CLE - Commercial Land Use and Zoning Law, National Business Institute, 2020
- Warren spoke on RLUIPA Defense, Selling Public Land, Handling Abandoned Property, Redevelopment Issues., Presenter, CLE-Advanced Legal Issues Affecting Local Governments and Municipalities:The Ultimate Guide, National Business Institute n, Law, 2019
- Warren spoke on creatively using motions in limine in civil litigation; coir dire and jury selection; and winning cross examination concepts, direct examination, and witness testimony techniques., Presenter, Civil Trial: Everything You Need to Know, National Business Institute, Legal And Professional Education, 2019
- Warren was a co-presenter on Case Study: The City of Marietta v. Summerour., Presenter, Eminent Domain in Georgia, The Seminar Group, Law, 2019
- Warren participated in a national seminar held in Scottsdale, Az., Speaker, Inverse Condemnation, CLE International, Legal And Professional Education, 2018
- Warren presented a paper regarding due diligence in real estate transactions., Speaker, Real Estate Transactions From A to Z, National Business Institute, Legal And Professional Education, 2018
- CLE – Resolving Local Access and Road Disputes, 2013
- CLE – Property Taking Through Eminent Domain, November, 2012
- CLE – Eminent Domain Section Seminar, February, 2012
- CLE – SAAG Workshop, Case Update Roundtable Speaker, 2011
- CLE – SAAG Workshop, Secured Lender Claims in Condemnation matters, 2010
- CLE - Eminent Domain Section Seminar, November, 2009
- CLE - Eminent Domain Section Seminar, February, 2009
- CLE - Property Taking Through Eminent Domain, February, 2009
- CLE - Eminent Domain: Key Trial Tactis, 2008
- CLE - The Probate Process From Start to Finish, 2008
- CLE - The Probate Process From Start to Finish, 2007
- CLE - Road and Access Law: Successfully Handling Disputes, 2007
- CLE - Troubleshooting Real Estate Transaction Problems Involving Probate, 2006
- CLE - Road and Access Law: Successfully Handling Disputes, 2006
- CLE - Oddities and Challenges in Georgia Probate Law, 2004
- CLE - Georgia Eminent Domain and Just Compensation, 2004
- CLE - Georgia Eminent Domain and Just Compensation, 2003
Office location for Warren R. Power
750 Hammond Dr
Building 15; Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-637-5345
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007, 2016 - 2024
