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Charles A. Powell IV

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2010.
420 20th Street North, Suite 2300 Birmingham, Alabama 35203
(205) 421-4700
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Littler


Years In Practice


Phone Number (205) 421-4700

Charles A. Powell has represented employers throughout the southeast against employment discrimination and harassment, non-competition and wage and hour litigation suits for more than 18 years. He has a strong record of successfully defending employers against various employment and labor law claims, including:

  • A retail chain in a jury trial alleging sexual harassment and state law tort claims
  • A hospital in a jury trial alleging racially discriminatory promotion, discharge and retaliation claims
  • A manufacturing client in a discriminatory discharge jury trial
  • A hotel and restaurant in a trial alleging disability discrimination
  • A mobile home manufacturer in contentious trials alleging race, gender and national origin discrimination

Charles also has particular experience with:

  • Title VII
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act
  • The Equal Pay Act
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Section 1981
  • State Law Tort Claims

He also successfully defeated class certification efforts in a racial harassment case filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and has experience litigating wage and hour collective claims involving misclassification and off-the-clock issues.

Additionally, Charles offers counseling on compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws to numerous types of employers, ranging from small businesses to publicly held companies.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Charles A. Powell IV
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Litigation - Labor and Employment, Birmingham (2022)
Labor Law - Management, Birmingham (2018)
  • Named, Outstanding Professional Advisor - Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, 2006
  • Awarded, Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rating
  • Named, Super Lawyer - Alabama, 2008
  • Named, Management Labour and Employment - Who's Who Legal, 2011
  • Named, America's Leading Business for Business - Chambers USA, 2008-2013
  • Named, Who's Who in American Law, 2014
  • Named, International Who's Who of Management Labour and Employment Lawyers - Who's Who Legal, 2012-2014
Education
Graduated
Vanderbilt University, BA
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (205) 421-4700
420 20th Street North, Suite 2300
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
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