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James W. Howard
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Biography
My law firm aggressively pursues civil and criminal litigation in all of the state and federal courts in Georgia. In civil cases, my firm primarily represents plaintiffs in cases involving catastrophic injuries or wrongful death. We have litigated a variety of tort claims based on medical malpractice, products liability, negligence and intentional torts. We prosecute and defend a wide variety of civil claims on behalf of individuals and small businesses.
I have aggressively defended felony criminal prosecutions in Georgia since 1981. My criminal practice in the federal courts frequently involves multi-defendant conspiracy cases. I have also defended criminal prosecutions in Florida, Alabama, New York, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
A portion of my civil practice is associated with my criminal defense work. For example, I handle § 1983 civil rights claims, expungements, and civil forfeitures related to criminal prosecutions. In my opinion, criminal defense work sets the ground rules for our society’s commitment to equal justice. My primary accomplishment as a criminal defense attorney is my consistent and aggressive advocacy for the interests of each individual client.
I am very proud of results I achieved in specific civil and criminal cases which demonstrate my commitment to equal justice under the law. A few of these cases are summarized in this appropriate section of this profile. However, every case is different, so I look forward to addressing and resolving the new problems that are faced by every new client.
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Licensed in Georgia for 44 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 45 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
The Howard Law Firm
1479 Brockett Road, Suite 200, Tucker, GA, 30084
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Business
Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2014 | Business
Excellent Attorney who gave me great service and representation.
Mr. Howard helped me in a defense of a challenge alleging unprofessional behavior from a regulatory agency in Georgia. I had a subpoena to turn over some business records. He helped in talking and writing briefs to the agency that I would comply with the subpoena if the agency could validate a le...
James W. Howard's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. My son had a case where he was wrongfully arrested by a police department here in Georgia and fictitious charges were discussed among officers and subsequently charged. The charges were later dropped and Attorney Howard initiated a 1983 suit against said police department and won. He is a professional and comes highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim Howard for over 30 years. He is a fine and fearless attorney who always represents his clients in an outstanding matter. I have worked with him on several complex cases: he knew the law and was a great advocate in the courtroom. And, perhaps most importantly, he is completely trustworthy."
"I had the honor to work along side Jim Howard in the defense of attempted murder charges in New Jersey. Jim is thorough and his analysis is spot-on. He understood the legal principles involved in our case and was able to communicate those principles to the jury. His approach to the court and to the jury instilled confidence in the client. His credibility with the court and with the jury was, on a scale of 1 to 10, an 11. The result was spectacular. The court dismissed some charges. Jim convinced the prosecutor to dismiss another. The jury took care of the rest by acquitting the client on the remaining counts. It was a pleasure and an honor to work with Jim."
"I endorse this lawyer. He fights vigorously for his clients. He doesn't back down. You can count on Mr. Howard to do a good job."
"Jim is an outstanding attorney. I have referred cases to him in the past for which he has gotten excellent results. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
Steven Berne
Federal crime lawyer
Thomas Holder
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Leeza Cherniak Award of the Sword, Federal Defender Program, Inc.
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Owner, The Howard Law Firm, PC
1984 - Present
Partner, Floyd, Howard & Ware
1987 - 1991
Managing Attorney, Howard, Secret & Wilde
1981 - 1983
Public Defender, Fulton County Public Defender's Office
1980 - 1981
Staff Attorney, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
1978 - 1980
Case Analyst, EEOC - Federal Government
Associations
2003 - Present
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeMember
1995 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1987 - Present
DeKalb Lawyers AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1984 - Present
Gate City Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1980 - Present
Florida BarMember
1992 - 1998
Georgia Alliance of African American AttorneysAdvocacy Committee Chairman
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S. v. Charles Jackson, NDGa, 1:14-CR-77
Acquittal
US v. Phillip Alexander, NDGa, 2:12-CR-18
Acquittal
Wilson v. Powder Springs, et al., NDGa, 1:13-CV-1696
$250,000 settlement
Frank Clark v. NPC International, Inc., Fulton Superior, 2011CV206983
$1.8 million jury verdict
U.S. v. Rojas-Orrego, NDGa, 1:05-CR-477-21
Acquittal
United States v. Harriston, NDGa, 329 F.3d 779 (11th Cir. 2003)
Acquittal after successful appeal of partial conviction
State v. Henry Watson, DeKalb Superior, 98CR2236-5
Acquittal
Felicia Blake v. General Motors Corp., Fulton State, 237 Ga.App. 426 (1999)
$3,800,000 jury verdict upheld on appeal, 237 Ga.App. 426
Johnson v. Wackenhut Corp., Fulton Superior, E44172
$26,000 jury verdict
Wilhemina Williams v. Warren, NDGa, 4:96-CV-232
$1,434,000 jury verdict
Razor v. South Fulton Medical Center, Inc., Fulton Superior, 71399
$238,000 jury verdict
U.S. v. Dennis Weathers, NDGa, 1:92-CR-147-3
Acquittal
O'Neal v. Georgia Osteopathic Hospital, Inc., DeKalb Superior, 198 Ga.App. 770 (1991)
$550,000 jury verdict.
U.S. v. Jerry Thomas, NDGa, 1:90-CR-200-4
Acquittal
U.S v. Rudolph Gates, NDGa, 884 F.2d 544 (1989)
Acquittal on all drug charges. Convicted of minor gun charge.
State v. Reginald Catledge, Fulton Superior
Acquittal
State v. Russell Wheeler, Fulton Superior
Acquittal
Education
1980
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Earlham College
1977
Syracuse University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1977
Syracuse University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
St. Patrick's Day seminar
Forfeitures
2015
Annual Scholarship Breakfast
Civil Rights - Police Confrontations with Black Males
Publications
2007
Daily Report
A study in contrasts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers