Michael G. Howard

Michael G. Howard

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 22 years

Consumer protection Lawyer at Melbourne Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Employment & Labor

P.O. Box 510547, Office Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, Melbourne Beach, FL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 90%

I sue abusive debt collectors under applicable law including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I also represent select defendants who have been sued on a credit card account.

90%
Employment and Labor 10%

Plaintiff's attorney in Title VII cases including age, race, sex, gender; Florida Whistle Blower Act; Workers' Compensation Retaliation; Unemployment Appeals; Family and Medical Leave Act; Fair Labor Standards Act, and related.

23 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Michael G. Howard, P.A.

P.O. Box 510547, Office Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951-0547

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Michael G. Howard's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sheri | September 13, 2011

Mr. Howard is the VERY BEST!!!

On Thursday Aug. 18th I was served papers for a civil action summons in Martin County, FL. Needless to say, being sued is scary business! I am divorced, raising two sons, had lost my job, am on unemployment and job hunting to no avail, so I was greatly overwhelmed. The lawsuit was from Florida Cred...it Solutions, LLC vs. me. The lawyers representing them were Pollack & Rosen, P.A. and they were suing me for an old credit card debt from 2006. I immediately began research to see if I could fight this on my own. No way, the laws are convoluted and everything I looked up had a different opinion. Through my research, I was referred to employment/labor/debt collection attorney Mike Howard in Melbourne, FL. I called him and new right away I had done the right thing. He was kind, understanding, informative, comforting, and most importantly, not RUSHED (like his time was worth more than others). He asked great questions, gave me some very insightful information about debt collectors, and tried his best to calm me down. I worked with Mr. Howard for less than a month and in that time we spoke on the phone & via e-mail frequently and I NEVER waited to hear back from him about anything! He was prompt, knowledgeable and MOST IMPORTANTLY, passionate about what he does and helping others. He filed a most impressive written response for dismissal, etc. on Sept. 6 and informed me 3 DAYS LATER that the plaintiff dismissed the case against me! I never felt as though it was about his fees/money and he was very kind in working with me regarding payment. This was my first experience in this type situation and I knew in my heart and soul that I was in the very best hands. From his knowledge I learned what to do in the future to avoid the aggravation and hassle of debt collectors.......priceless. I hope that this avenue of review has expressed what a TERRIFIC lawyer Mr. Howard is as well as my heartfelt gratitude to him for 'saving' me.

Posted by Kathy | January 22, 2010

Excellent Lawyer

Excellent Lawyer!! Answered any question and/or concerns that I had. Very professional. He followed my case from beginning to end and was alway available when I needed him! Class A Attorney!!!

Posted by Philip | January 9, 2010

Great results at low cost

Attorney Michael Howard stopped collection agencies from trying to collect a debt that we did not owe! When we satisfied one collection agency that the amount was not owed, they apparently sold the account to another collector, and the harrassment continued. Attorney Michael Howard educated us abou...t debt collection law and gave us a cost-effective solution. His advice has saved us untold aggravation, and we recommend him enthusiastically and without reservation.

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Michael G. Howard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Willie Graves

Consumer protection lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Howard is a dedicated, talented, thorough consumer advocate. I endorse him."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney."

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Daniel Perez

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Massey

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Taras Rudnitsky

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mike. He is an extremely thorough and well-prepared attorney who always looks out for the best interests of his clients. I would recommend him to any Florida consumer seeking legal assistance in the areas of employment law and debt collection defense."

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Frederick Morello

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike continues to spearhead our firm to legal victories in state and federal trial and appellate courts. He also has his own private practice representing employees and consumers. He is passionate about his work and is an exceptional lawyer. He cares about all clients and works carefully to protect their interests. A1 --enough said!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Outstanding Pro Bono Service 2016, Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.

2017

Recognition for exceptional pro bono service for 2016, Supreme Court of Florida, et al.

2016

Outstanding Pro Bono Service 2015, Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.

2015

President's Pro Bono Service Award, The Florida Bar

2015

Outstanding Pro Bono Service 2014, Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.

2014

Special Commendation for Pro Bono work 2013, Fla. Sp. Ct-Brevard Co. Legal Aid

2013

Attorney of the Year 2012, Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.

2012

Outstanding Pro Bono Service 2011, Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Michael G. Howard, P.A.

2003 - 2011

Associate/contract attorney, Law Office of Frederick C. Morello, P.A.

Associations

2013 - Present

Admitted Southern District of Florida Federal Court

Attorney

2011 - Present

Admitted to practice in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

2009 - Present

Brevard County Bar Association

2008 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

2008 - Present

Florida Chapter National Employment Lawyers Association

2004 - Present

Admitted to practice in the Middle District of Florida

Education

2002

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

law

1986

Indiana State University

M.S.

1981

Indiana State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Shriners present: A Legal Panel for information on . . . Debt Collection Practices and Mortgage Lending

Debt Collection Practices

2013

Brevard Co. Bar Association 2013 Professionalsim Awards Luncheon

Introduction of award recipient Patricia East

2013

Annual Awards Dinner

Acceptance Speach for pro bono attorney of the year

2012

How to Survive the Real Estate Bust

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Languages

English

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