Timothy D. Howell

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Timothy D. Howell: Attorney with Moses Palmer & Howell, L.L.P.
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Biography

Tim Howell is one of the firm's three founding partners. His practice focuses on commercial and general litigation, with experience before courts and arbitrators in a number of areas, including oil and gas, premises liability, products liability, contract, construction law, insurance, and appellate matters. In addition to his litigation practice, Tim is experienced in negotiating and advising on oil and gas leases, pipeline easements, surface use agreements and other energy-related matters. He also counsels individuals and companies in connection with transactions and various business issues. Tim grew up in the Fort Worth area and graduated with honors from Texas Christian University. He completed his legal studies at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio in 1997, graduating first in his class. After law school, he returned home to Fort Worth and began his legal career. Tim is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas. Previously, he has been recognized as a "Rising Star" and a "Texas Superlawyer" by Texas Monthly magazine and as a "Top Attorney" by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. In addition to a number of professional affiliations, Tim is actively involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth, serving as a long-time member, past president and scholarship committee member of its affiliated entity, the Panther Club. He is also a proud supporter of TCU athletics and local youth sports.

Legal Experience

Moses, Palmer & Howell, L.L.P., Fort Worth, Texas

Partner, June 1, 2006, to present

Focusing on general commercial and civil litigation, including:

Oil & gas law

Products liability defense

Premises liability defense

Contract law

Construction law

Cantey & Hanger, L.L.P., Fort Worth, Texas

Associate, Litigation Section, September 1997-2003

Partner, Litigation Section, 2004-May 31, 2006

Bar Admissions And Organizations

State Bar of Texas, 1997

Tarrant County Bar Association

Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association

Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, 2000-2001

Publications

Shayne D. Moses, Timothy D. Howell & Theresa Berend, Horizontal Drilling in the Barnett Shale-Traditional Oil and Gas Laws May Not Be a Good Fit, Fort Worth Business Press, at pp. 9-10, Fall 2005 (also available on-line at www.meritas.org/Article/pdf/HorizDrill.pdf or www.fwgs.org/oil/oilnews.pdf)

So Long "Sweetheart" - State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Gandy Swings the Pendulum Further to the Right As the Latest in a Line of Setbacks for Texas Plaintiff's, 29 ST. MARY'S L.J. 47 (1997).

Intellectual Property Pirates: Congress Raises the Stakes in the Modern Battle to Protect Copyrights and Safeguard the United States Economy, 27 ST. MARY'S L.J. 613 (1996).

Honors and Awards

Texas Monthly-"Texas Rising Star" and Texas Superlawyer® - 2004

Community Involvement

Panther Club of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth, Inc.

President, 2004-2005

Member/Board Member, 1998-present

Scholarship Committee

Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Fort Worth, 1998-2001

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, B.A., History, 1993; Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, B.A., cum laude, 1993; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, 1997 Articles Editor; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, St. Mary's Law Journal; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Staff Member; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, St. Mary's Law Journal; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Phi Delta Phi; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Honor Fraternity; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, John M. Harlan Society; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Dean's List; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, summa cum laude; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, 1997 Articles Editor; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, St. Mary's Law Journal; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Staff Member; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, St. Mary's Law Journal; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Phi Delta Phi; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Honor Fraternity; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, John M. Harlan Society; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Dean's List; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, summa cum laude; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, 1997 Articles Editor; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, St. Mary's Law Journal; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Staff Member; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, St. Mary's Law Journal; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Phi Delta Phi; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Honor Fraternity; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, John M. Harlan Society; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Dean's List, 1996; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, summa cum laude, 1996; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, 1997 Articles Editor, 1996; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, St. Mary's Law Journal, 1996; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Staff Member, 1996; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Dean's List; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Phi Delta Phi, 1996; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Honor Fraternity, 1996; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, John M. Harlan Society, 1996; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, St. Mary's Law Journal, 1996; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, summa cum laude
Law School Attended:
St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D., Dean's List, 1997; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D., summa cum laude, 1997; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D., 1997 Articles Editor, 1997; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D., St. Mary's Law Journal, 1997; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D., Staff Member, 1997; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D., St. Mary's Law Journal, 1997; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D., Phi Delta Phi, 1997; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D., Honor Fraternity, 1997; St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D., John M. Harlan Society, 1997
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
1997, Texas; United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas
ISLN:
912243106

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

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  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

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  • Communication

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  • Legal Experience

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/18/19 in Commercial Litigation

    Tim is a great lawyer. I have the highest respect for Tim's abilities. He is very knowledgeable regarding the law and he works extremely hard to get the best results for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/02/20 in Oil and Gas

    Tim is one of the smartest, hardest working lawyers/people I have ever met. He is dedicated to getting things right, and puts in both the time and mental capacity to doing so. He has a deep understanding of the law and is always superbly prepared.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/29/20 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/02/20 in Oil and Gas

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 01/02/20 in Litigation

    Always prepared for his hearings.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/26/19 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/23/19 in Commercial Litigation

    Tim is an excellent and hard working lawyer with the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 12/19/19 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Counsel on 12/18/19 in Litigation

    Tim is an excellent attorney and person. He is very smart and exhibits high ethical standards. I would highly recommend him.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/18/19 in Oil and Gas

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