Phoenix Crime Victim Attorney, Sara J. Powell to Present at "Civil Justice for Crime Victims II" Conference September 11, 2013

    PHOENIX, AZ, September 10, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Phoenix Crime Victim Attorney, Sara J. Powell will present at the upcoming "Civil Justice for Crime Victims II" conference Wednesday, September 11, 2013. The conference will be conducted from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (MST) at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, 8000 South Arizona Grand Parkway in Phoenix, Arizona 85044.

Sponsored by the Arizona Association for Justice/Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, the conference is being held immediately following the National Crime Victim Bar Association's "Civil Actions for Criminal Acts" conference taking place Monday, September 9 through the morning of Wednesday, September 11, 2013.

As one of the three expert presenters, attorney Sara J. Powell will present a session titled "Emotional Distress Damages for Breach of Contract: New Applications in Crime Victim Cases. Scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Powell will discuss how crime victims can obtain financial compensation for the harm they have suffered, as well as holding accountable those responsible.

"Victims of crime suffer tremendous emotional distress, often for the rest of their lives," said Sara Powell, attorney, Law Office of Sara J. Powell. "Recently, we've seen an increase in victim claims for emotional distress from contractual agreements not being fulfilled. I look forward to discussing this interesting topic and all of the ramifications surrounding the issue."

Practicing law since 1979, Sara Powell devotes her practice to obtaining compensation for crime victims of drunk drivers, shootings, rape and child abuse. She is a charter member of the National Crime Victim Bar Association. Powell is also AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating awarded to an attorney based on anonymous ratings by other local lawyers, and listed in their Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. In addition, Sara Powell is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Lawyers.

For more information on the conference, visit the Arizona Association for Justice/Arizona Trial Lawyers Association website at www.Aztla.org or call 602-235-9356.

About the Law Office of Sara J. Powell
Dedicated to protecting victims' rights since 1979, the Law Office of Sara J. Powell provides individualized, responsive and compassionate legal service. The firm focuses on helping crime victims reclaim their lives by obtaining financial compensation for the harm they have suffered and holding the perpetrators accountable. Practice areas include homicide victims, shooting victims, rape/sexual assault victims, child molestation and abuse, negligent security, elder abuse, drunk driver victims and other serious personal injuries. Initial consultations can be arranged free of charge by calling 602-996-4447. For more information, visit http://www.SaraPowell.com/.

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