Mark Stephen Howard

Mark Stephen Howard

4.7
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Child Custody

400 N. Tampa Street, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

I handle and have significant experience in handling all issues related to divorce. I specialize in complex matters, but I handle smaller matters as well with equal efficiency and skill. My goal always is to achieve the client's goals as quickly and efficiently as possible.

32 years | 500 cases

50%
Child Custody 25%

I handle and have significant experience in handling all issues related to child custody, whether connected with divorce or with paternity actions.

32 years | 500 cases

25%
Litigation 25%

I handle and have significant experience in all types of commercial litigation, including contracts, product liability, business torts, corporate disputes and dissolution, real estate, collections, etc.

38 years | 1,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 37 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1988

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Mark S. Howard

400 N. Tampa Street, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL, 33602

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Mark Stephen Howard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2014 | Child Custody

Intergrity Professional Legal Literary Genius

Mark came into my divorce case post judgment to reopen my case for myself and two children who were caught by surprise. My case has gone on for more than three years. His intelligence and work ethics are off the charts. He has taken his time to sit with me and explain legal terminology and always ava...ilable to answer any and all questions. I would consider Mark as a man of integrity as an attorney and highly recommend him. He is a brilliant man.

Posted by Edward | February 12, 2014 | Child Custody

GREAT ATTORNEY!

I was referred to Mr Howard by my corporate attorney and I was very impressed. When you are in a family and custody situation , you need to hire an attorney who of course is the best, but you also want someone that really cares about the case,and Mr. Howard showed that through his empathy and hard wo...rk. He was their for us 24/7. Try to find an attorney that would do that!

Posted by Ronald | February 12, 2014 | Child Custody

Did what no others would or could do !!!

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.

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2012 | Child Custody

Honest and Reliable!!!

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.

Posted by Kim | September 28, 2012 | Child Custody

Mark Howard is a Great Choice for Family Law Attorney!

Mark came very highly recommended to me by a friend closely related to the legal field. I also interviewed several attorneys before choosing him. Because he was so highly recommended, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to afford his services, but Mark allowed me to do as much "leg work" as I w...as willing in order to cut down on research hours and made it possible for me to have one of the best attorneys in town! Through my divorce, domestic violence and child custody issues, he was extremely knowledgeable, thorough, articulate and realistic in guiding me through many tough decisions. I was not only impressed by his ability to present my case in trial, but also in the follow up after the trial. He pays impeccable attention to detail and makes sure that everything is completed correctly. Mark is a very polite, professional individual who attended to my every issue and put out all the "fires" my "ex" tried to start during that turbulent time. I can't thank him enough!

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Manging Partner, Mark S. Howard, P.A.

2004 - 2007

Attorney, Solomon Law Group, P.A.

2000 - 2004

Partner, Carlton Fields, P.A.

1988 - 2000

Partner, Annis Mitchell, Cockey, Edwards & Roehn, PA

Associations

1988 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

Education

1988

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Tennessee

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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