Mark Stephen Howard

My name is Ron Leder from Tampa, FL aged 47 and became part of a legal/dependency matter involving my 2 young children, their mother and many other ‘people of the system’ from 2009 through 2013. The first time I interacted with Mr. Howard was in the spring of 2013 by complete luck via cold call init...iated by me. Mark spent over an hour with me at 7:00 pm listening to my situation, understanding my story, explaining the legal formalities and finally conveying encouragement after years of headache, heartache and humiliation. Within days, he had solid solutions, a practical plan, proactive action items and an affordable avenue for me to kick-start my valid claim and rights pursuit against those who wronged me. To summarize this short 6 month period of time we spent together, as my attorney, Mark Howard accomplished success and victory in this legal action as I the Plaintiff against the Defendant who is an active contractor for the Florida Department of Children and Families. After all my prior efforts of searching for any lawyer who practiced this arena of law, no attorney firm or licensed individual would even entertain hearing me not to mention accepting my case which includes ‘For the People’ Morgan and Morgan. In closing, Mark Howard exemplifies the complete opposite ‘negative connotation’ of how attorneys are sometimes or most times regarded in this day, age and world. I feel that first phone call will substantiate this claim and statement the same as it did for me that desperate day last spring. My case settled prior to further depositions, mediation and trial with a monetary compensation agreement that reimbursed me for all my out of pocket expenses, my attorney fees and my trouble. Mr. Mark Howard is Few and Far Between and will always be an Attorney and a Friend to Me !!! Ronald J. Leder Jr.

I have retained Mark Howard for over two years to assist with ongoing custody modifications. He came highly recommended and has lived up to his reputation. I have had to balance a deteriorating relationship with my ex. As the custody battle became more intense, Mark guided me with valuable advice an...d legal representation. I genuinely respect his honesty and sense protection for my son's needs. Mark has been able to obtain modifications and numerous "wins" in court. I have worked with a lot of attorneys over the years. Most of them will only respond to situations in one style. Mark has the ability to respond in varying styles. Sometimes he uses honey. Sometimes he uses a sledge hammer. I like having an attorney who has an understanding of both the law and the art of negotiating. I strongly recommend Mark.

Mark handled my divorce and a couple years later my child custody case. He was very quick to respond to my emails, phone calls and text messages. His office assistant was very nice and compassionate toward the tough situation with my ex and even spent time talking to me and reassure me things would b...e ok. Mark was always early for court and even walked me to my car! Very nice man to do business with. I would highly recommend him and am very glad I have him in my phone should I need a lawyer in the future.