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South Carolina Bar

US District Court, District of SC

US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

US Court of Military Appeals

US Court of Veterans’ Appeals

US Supreme Court

Wofford College, B.A. Economics, 1962

University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1965

U.S. Army War College, Diploma, 1984

U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare School, Diploma, 1986

The National Judicial College, Certificate in Judicial Development, Dispute Resolutions, 2010

Certified State and Federal Court Mediator

South Carolina Bar

Richland County Bar

Life Member, Vietnam Veterans of America

Life Member, State Guard Association of US

Life Member, TJAGSA Alumni Association

Life Member, American Legion Post 6

Life Member, USC Alumni Association

Life Member, USF Alumni Association

Life Member, National Eagle Scout Association

Life Member, Association of US Army

Life Member, US Army War College Foundation

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, SC Gamma

SC Association for Justice

SC Employer Support of Guard and Rescue

National Association of Veterans’ Advocates

United States Administrative Law Judge (Retired), Social Security Administration

Major General (Retired) and Past Commander, Joint Services Detachment, SCMD

Colonel (Retired) US Army and Past Commander, 12th Military Law Center

Legion of Merit/1st OLC, USFORSCOM & USSOCOM

Defense Meritorious Service Medal, USCENTCOM

Joint Meritorious Unit Award, USCENTCOM

The Palmetto Cross, SCMD

SC Lt. Governor’s Palmetto Patriot Award

First Officer Inductee,12th Legal Services Organization, Alumni Hall of Fame

NC House of Representative’s Certificate of Appreciation, June 21, 2009

SC General Assembly’s Concurrent Resolution in Recognition of Service to SCMD, March 11, 2011

Selected for inclusion in Honor Book, Office of Veterans Success, University of South Florida, November 2018

Greeter, Shandon Baptist Church

Lectured for various colleges/schools, SC Bar, SC Trial Lawyers, Federal Bar Association, Association of Administrative

Law Judges, faculty for new ALJ training, and discussion leader, NJC, Executive Committee, AUSA, Palmetto State Chapter

Ombudsman, SC Committee, ESGR

Indian Waters Council, Eagle Scout Board of Review & Law Merit Badge Counselor

Co-Founder of Eugene and Mary Lou Powell Endowed Scholarship for Wofford College

Co-Founder of Eugene and Mary Lou Powell Veteran Success Last Mile Scholarship, USF

Get to know Eugene Powell

Our attorneys are compassionate, committed legal professionals who work alongside you to solve your legal problems. Our clients are more than just a case number or file folder to us — instead, it’s our mission to fully represent you and tell your story.

The Bluestein Attorneys Team is Here to Help

Every member of our team was carefully selected, not only for his or her training, knowledge and experience in complex areas of the law, but also because they share a commitment to protect and serve the citizens of South Carolina.

Our attorneys hold leadership positions in the South Carolina Bar, have been recognized by their peers for leadership in the legal profession, and volunteer together in the community to improve the quality of life in the Midlands.

Contact Bluestein Attorneys to Request a Free Consultation

Looking to speak with a representative of our firm about any of the above issues? Don’t see your problem listed? We would love to speak with you. Give our law office in Columbia, South Carolina a call at (803) 779-7599, click on the ‘live chat’ button, or fill out the form on this page to schedule a free consultation.