About Brian V
Brian V Powers took an unconventional route into law. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Syracuse University in 1992, then returned to school and completed his J.D. at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2002. The combination of technical and legal training has shaped how he approaches problems that require both precise analysis and clear legal judgment.
He began his legal career in private practice and spent time at Taft, Stettinius and Hollister, joining the firm in 2005. That experience in a larger firm exposed him to the demands of corporate clients and the routines of an established litigation practice. In 2009 he opened The Law Office of Brian V Powers and has practiced under that name since. He operates in Indiana and maintains active ties to the local bar community.
Powers holds memberships in several professional organizations. He is a member of the American Bar Association and is involved with the ABA’s Cyberspace Law Committee. He also belongs to the Indiana Bar Association, the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Hamilton County Bar Association. Those affiliations suggest sustained involvement in both statewide and national legal conversations, especially where emerging technology and law meet.
His background in environmental engineering informs his legal work. The engineering training teaches attention to technical detail and a methodical way of approaching regulatory and factual issues. That perspective can be useful when cases involve technical records, regulatory schemes or detailed factual reconstructions. At the same time, participation in the Cyberspace Law Committee points to an interest in legal questions tied to technology, data and online activity.
Over the years Powers has balanced work in larger firm settings and solo practice. He handled matters as a lawyer at Taft early in his career and later transitioned to running his own office. He continues to serve clients from his Indiana practice, drawing on both his technical background and his legal training. His current practice addresses matters at the intersection of law, technology and regulation.
