Experience:
Howard is a litigator, concentrating his practice in the areas of complex commercial, real estate and corporate related, probate/trust, and appellate litigation. Throughout a career spanning more than twenty years, Howard has gained a reputation as an aggressive advocate who always maintains a practical perspective to dispute resolution; and an intellectual, uniquely well-written, and always thoroughly prepared trial lawyer. He enjoys an "AV" rating, the highest rating awarded by the Martindale Hubbell publication, an honor determined by a survey of peers.
For the eleven years prior to joining GrayRobinson, Howard chaired the Florida litigation practice of the international law firm Blank Rome LLP, a platform from which he represented a wide array of clients all throughout Florida, in State courts, Federal courts, and arbitration proceedings. The types of claims he has regularly litigated are varied: complex mortgage foreclosure and receivership proceedings, partnership break-ups, shareholders' derivative actions, will contests, trust and other fiduciary disputes, business torts, contract disputes, appeals, and much more.
Background:
Howard was born in New York City, but relocated to Memphis, Tennessee as a high schooler. After receiving his B.A. in economics, with distinction, from the University of Virginia, he attended the University of Michigan Law School, receiving his juris doctor in 1987, and then became a South Floridian upon graduation. Howard is also an author, having published the critically acclaimed novel, The Curse of Carl Mays.
Civic:
· Children's Home Society of Broward County, Board Member
· Florida Legal Services, Former President and Board Member
· Florida Bar Foundation, Former Board Member
· Florida Democratic Lawyers Council, Member