About Edward L.
Edward L. Powell is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with over five decades of experience in government and administrative law. He has served as the Yadkin County Attorney and the Town Attorney for Kernersville, NC. His private practice is located at 4400 Silas Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27104.
Mr. Powell earned his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1967 and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina. He was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 1967. Throughout his career, Mr.
Powell has held several significant positions. He was the Commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles and served in the State House of Representatives. Additionally, he was a member of the North Carolina Board of Transportation. In 2022, Mr.
Powell was recognized by Marquis Who's Who in America for his contributions to the legal field. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar and the Forsyth County Bar Association. Mr. Powell's practice areas include administrative law, election law, government contracts, government finance, and legislative and government affairs.