Howard S. Rabb

Howard S. Rabb: Attorney with Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Managing Partner, Howard Rabb concentrates on estate, general business and bankruptcy matters. He regularly advises clients on business, estate and debt strategies. A lifelong Clevelander, Howard has a “Superb” AVVO rating and is a winner of the prestigious Super Lawyers Award.

Estate Planning: Howard’s practice involves an analysis of the goals of the client, an understanding of all relevant family relationships, and a comprehensive list of all of the clients assets. After obtaining this information, Howard will advise his clients as to whether a living trust or testamentary trust makes sense in order to address probate, distribution, or tax concerns. Typically, the estate planning will include wills, health-care power of attorney, living wills, and general powers of attorney.

He also runs the firms probate practice, advising family members as to the appropriate course of action in order to retitle assets during a very difficult time in their lives. This representation may be inside or outside of Probate Court.

Bankruptcy: Howard’s bankruptcy practice focuses on assisting individuals who have found themselves too far in debt as a result of business issues, employment issues, domestic relations disputes, and medical bills. In this regard, he advises clients as to whether the bankruptcy process will help them and how it will help them and ultimately, whether a bankruptcy petition is the right thing for them to do. Those discussions will always include advice relating to whether they should file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions.

He is also highly experienced in advising clients regarding business strategies to address excessive business debt as well as strategies as to how to continue or redefine that struggling business. Again, that advice may involve a Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 business filing or it may involve non-bankruptcy alternatives.

Business: Howard represents a several businesses in the greater Cleveland area, regularly advising them with regard to day-to-day and long-term legal issues. He also creates the documents which arise from those business issues.
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Areas of Practice (20)

  • Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Filings
  • Wills & Trusts
  • Asset Protection
  • Succession Planning
  • Estate & Trust Administration
  • Probate
  • Business Law
  • Business Formation
  • Buy/Sell Agreements
  • Business Transactions
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Bankruptcy & Restructuring
  • Creditor Claims & Litigation
  • Business Restructuring
  • Negotiations with Banks and Creditors
  • Purchasing a Business in Bankruptcy
  • Receiverships
  • Bankruptcy Creditor's Committee
  • Commercial Real Estate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Ohio State University, B.S., Business Administration, 1992
Law School Attended:
Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Ohio; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; 1986, U.S. Federal Courts and U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Cleveland Metro Bar Association; Lake County Bar Association.
Birth Information:
Cleveland, Ohio, 1960
ISLN:
904261187

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (37 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/29/12 in Commercial Law

    I have had a number of cases with Mr. Rabb. He is very professional and most competent.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/26/12 in Bankruptcy

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 11/21/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 11/21/12 in Bankruptcy

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/21/12 in Bankruptcy

    I have referred a number of bankruptcy matters to Howard over the years and I often consult with him on bankruptcy issues. He deserves MH's highest ratings for both ethics and legal capabilities in this area.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/21/12 in Business Law

    I have worked with Howard on a number of matters. In my opinion he is one of the most ethical and knowledgeable attorneys in the Greater Cleveland area. He is worthy of Martindale Hubbell's highest ratings for both ethical standards and legal capab... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/21/12 in Bankruptcy

    Howard is an outstanding practitioner, capable of working in both the consumer and commercial bankruptcy arenas. When working with Howard, I always know the other side is receiving appropriate counsel to allow the parties to work on the issues and n... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/21/11 in Bankruptcy

    Howard is a well versed and well respected bankruptcy professional. I've worked on cases with Howard and found him to be an excellent advocate for his clients. I've also referred matters to him a number of times in the past.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 02/14/11 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 02/14/11 in Civil Practice

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (11 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (9 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Howard Rabb made an uncomfortable situation into something that was easy and painless. He's very knowledgeable and was there for us every step of the way!!

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