- Firm
JW Howard / Attorneys is a boutique business litigation firm offering a broad range of legal services to businesses in all industries.
- About the Firm
Founded in 1979, JW Howard/Attorneys is a boutique business litigation firm offering a broad range of legal services to businesses in all industries. Known for its success in corporate litigation, JW Howard attorneys provide a steady hand to companies that find themselves in business disputes.
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.
— John W. Howard, Founder
Business instinct.
Litigation success.
- Trial Lawyers
Avoid Disputes
Skillful advice in advance can avoid expensive problems down the road.
Resolve with Strength
We help companies retain the upper hand when business disputes arise.
Win at Trial
When litigation cannot be avoided, we are there to win. And win we do.
Former house counsel experience. Litigation strategy with commercial judgment.
- Our Difference
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.
- Corporate Guidance
We understand corporate governance because we oversee and implement corporate governance policies. We know corporate transactions because we do corporate transactions.
- Office
A professional setting for strategic legal counsel, business planning, and dispute resolution.
- Recognition
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
- Our Services
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.
- Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Mr. Howard is simply the most capable, knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney I have worked with in over 40 years in business. I have had him handle a number of legal efforts on my behalf and in every case I felt I not only had the far superior representation, but in fact had the best representation possible. We prevailed in every instance. Without reservation I highly recommend Mr. Howard and have done so to many friends and all who ask.
Chief Executive Officer
Real Estate Investment Trust
I have worked with John Howard at the County and State levels. He is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I have ever known. More importantly, he knows how to win cases. He has the rare ability to see the field clearly. He knows what needs to be done, who needs to be involved, and he knows how to network with the right people to get the job done.
Member
House Of Representatives, State Of Utah
John Howard has assisted me in a number of legal matters over the last several years, including several new business formations. I consider him to be an outstanding attorney who has great talent, exceptional knowledge of the law, and a rich skill set. I would recommend him without hesitation.
President
JD Imaging, Inc.
I have worked with John Howard at the County and State levels. He is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I have ever known. More importantly, he knows how to win cases. He has the rare ability to see the field clearly. He knows what needs to be done, who needs to be involved, and he knows how to network with the right people to get the job done.
Member
House Of Representatives, State Of Utah
Mr. Howard is simply the most capable, knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney I have worked with in over 40 years in business. I have had him handle a number of legal efforts on my behalf and in every case I felt I not only had the far superior representation, but in fact had the best representation possible. We prevailed in every instance. Without reservation I highly recommend Mr. Howard and have done so to many friends and all who ask.
Chief Executive Officer
Real Estate Investment Trust
- In the News
San Diego Union-Tribune / November 16, 2004
“John Howard is a man of massive integrity. There’s not many like him.”
New York Times / April 8, 1995
“John Howard is a hero to ranchers and loggers in Otero County, New Mexico.”
The Washington Post / January 1, 1994
“John Howard brandished the First Amendment as if it were Excalibur…”
Investor’s Business Daily / May 16, 1994
“Howard acted decisively… Even outside California, Howard’s efforts can produce similar results.”
Wall Street Journal / December 22, 1993
“The victory is perhaps the most dramatic to date in a slew of recent successful challenges to campus speech codes…”
Insight / January 24, 1994
“The pro bono lawyer leading the cause, John Howard, has 14 such cases pending…”
- Free Consultation
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