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For more than 40 years, JW Howard Attorneys has provided superlative representation to business leaders as litigators of the highest caliber. We know that the best lawsuit is often the one that is never filed. That is why we specialize in helping clients avoid problems before they spiral out of control. But when litigation is necessary, we play to win.

What separates us from other firms is the business perspective we bring to litigation. As former house counsel to some of San Diego’s largest companies, we know business concerns from the inside.

Legal insight.

Business instinct.

Litigation success.

There Is No Substitute For Victory

We know what it takes to achieve it.

Let us be your “house counsel”.

There is no substitute for victory and as accomplished trial lawyers we know what it takes to achieve it. We also know the value of putting the tools in place that can position a company to avoid disputes; retain the upper hand in resolving them when they arise and assure success at trial when litigation cannot be avoided.

Skillful advice in advance can avoid expensive problems down the road. But when litigation cannot be avoided, we are there to win. And win we do. Our track record of trial success is unsurpassed.

What sets us apart from other litigators is our comprehensive knowledge of corporate law gathered over years as both inside and outside counsel to major corporations. We know the concerns of businessmen. We have been businessmen. We have been on the inside. And we have seen the results of bad advice from outside lawyers that have led companies to suffocating legal bills and crushing defeat at trial.

We understand corporate governance because we oversee and implement corporate governance policies. We know corporate transactions because we do corporate transactions. From business formations to contract negotiation to the documentation of all manner of corporate and real estate transactions, JW Howard/Attorneys can offer the representation and advice you need.

We also know that some law firms care about their own bottom line more than they do yours. At JW Howard/Attorneys, your bottom line is the bottom line and it is our job to preserve it.

Recognition of Excellence

Rated by Super Lawyers

Client Champion 2022

Client Champion Platinum 2020 & 2021

marquis who’s who top lawyers

AV PREEMINENT AWARD

Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award

Client Champion 2020

Preeminent Award 2020 & 2021

Client Champion 2020 & 2021

Marquis Who’s Who for 30 years

Our 5th year !

Preeminent Award 2020

Practice Areas

Litigation

We are trial lawyers. It is our object to win and we do.

Federalism

Federalism is the bedrock of American freedom.

Constitutional Law

The Charter of Freedom. The beating heart of American justice.

Corporate Transactions

Expert advice in negotiating and skill in drafting documents is critical to success

Preventative Law

The most successful lawsuits are often those that are never filed.

Eminent Domain

The government has the power to forcibly take private property for a public use.

Corporate Governance

Corporate governance is among the most neglected aspects of corporate management but it is among the most important.

Legal Team

John Howard

Founder

Business & Constitutional Trial Lawyer

Michelle Volk

Business & Civil Lawyer

Peter Shelling

Business, Civil Rights, & Constitutional Lawyer

Scott Street

Corporate & Business Trial Lawyer

Mitchell B. Stein

Business and Real Estate Litigator

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