About Richard Houston
Richard Houston Powell is a attorney based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with over five decades of legal experience. He was admitted to the Florida Bar on November 19, 1971, and has maintained an active status throughout his career. Mr. Powell earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1971. His practice encompasses many areas, including family law, divorce, bankruptcy, business law, estate planning, and real estate law.
He is a member of the Florida State Bar and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal community. In 1985, he founded Richard H. Powell & Associates, P.A., a law firm located at 92 Eglin Parkway N.E., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549. The firm offers services in civil litigation, trial practice, arbitration. Various other legal areas.
Mr. Powell has been involved in numerous business ventures, serving as a registered agent for several companies, including Iberville Insulations, Inc., Fakouri Construction of Florida, LLC, and Eagle Exchange Escrow & Title, LLC. Throughout his career, he has been active in both mediation and arbitration of clients' legal disputes. His real estate practice involves counseling purchasers and sellers on all aspects of real property law, submerged land leases, insurance. Title matters concerning commercial, residential, and vacation property.
Mr. Powell is also involved in community activities, serving on the board of Blessing of the Emerald Coast, Inc., which sponsors the Week of Blessings in the Greater Fort Walton Beach area.
