Thomas Smith Howard

Also known as Tom Howard
Thomas Smith Howard
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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 34% Medical Malpractice
  • 33% Employment / Labor
  • 33% Nursing Home Abuse - Neglect

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Free Consultation (45 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Polish

About Me

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My passion is for the practice of law. I enjoy trials and arbitrations, and representing clients aggressively and with attention to the client's needs,... more

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Endorsements

2 endorsements


Amie Gartenberg

I have been Tom Howard's partner for over 20 years. He is a brilliant trial lawyer with a thorough knowledge of the law and of his client's claims... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Amie Gartenberg , Hackensack (NJ), Over 2 years ago
Deborah R Gough

Tom is a wonderful litagator. He is ethical and trustworthy. I believe his clients are fortunate to call him their lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Deborah Gough , Hackensack (NJ), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

35 years since Thomas Smith Howard was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New Jersey Active 1987 03/13/2013
New York Currently registered 1978 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Kirsch Gartenberg Howard LLP 1988–present
Associate at Thacher Proffitt & Wood 1978–1987
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
New York University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1977

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
American Association for Justice
American Association for Justice, Nursing Homes Litigation Group
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Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 12 Legal Answers
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3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse Law Education Institute 2006