About Trent
Trent Powell practices law in Virginia and has built a steady career at two closely related firms. He presents a direct style in court and at the negotiating table, and he has taken on leadership roles inside the firms where he works.
Powell earned his juris doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2010. The degree set the foundation for practice in the Commonwealth. He is admitted to practice in Virginia and has maintained an active presence in the state’s legal community since completing law school.
His name appears on partner rosters beginning in 2016, when he became a partner at Tingen & Williams, PLLC. That position placed him in a senior role at a small firm, where partners often balance casework with management responsibilities. During his time there he handled client matters and worked alongside other attorneys to shape firm strategy and case approach.
In 2021 he is listed as a partner at Tingen Law, PLLC. The move aligned him with a firm that shares roots and personnel with his previous practice. As a partner at Tingen Law, Powell took on both client-facing work and internal leadership duties. He has continued to operate primarily within Virginia, appearing in state forums and advising clients on matters that arise under state law.
Powell maintains current memberships in professional associations, reflecting the ordinary practice of staying connected to peers and developments in the law. He participates in continuing education and professional gatherings that inform his approach to cases and to the management of law practice.
Colleagues describe his approach as pragmatic. He tends to favor clear options for clients and practical next steps rather than abstract theory. He also spends time mentoring associates and delegating elements of cases to junior lawyers while retaining oversight of litigation strategy and client relationships.
Outside of the firm, Powell’s public profile is modest. He keeps a low, practice-focused presence. He has not been widely profiled in the press, but within his firms he is known for steady case management and for helping guide clients through procedural and substantive issues.
Powell currently practices at Tingen Law, PLLC and continues to handle client matters in Virginia while participating in firm leadership and professional activities related to the practice of law.
