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Tom Howlett vigorously pursues cases for people and families harmed by others' misconduct, undertaking both individual lawsuits and class actions. His primary areas of focus are professional negligence (medical malpractice and legal malpractice), catastrophic injury, civil rights (wrongful convictions), and consumer class actions.
Tom also works hard to serve the profession and public. Currently, he serves as immediate past president of the Oakland County Bar Association, Michigan's largest voluntary bar association. in 2016, he was recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as one of 30 Leaders in the Law in the State of Michigan.
Tom has practiced law in Washington, D.C., Michigan and in state and federal courts across the country since 1990. He joined The Googasian Firm, P.C., in 1998, and he serves as our firm's chief operating officer. Tom graduated from Harvard College (A.B. cum laude, 1984) and University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1990). Prior to law school, he was a reporter for The Dallas Morning News.
From 1990 to 1991, Tom served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Douglas W. Hillman, then-Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. From 1995 to 1997, Tom and his family lived in the Republic of Palau in the western Pacific, where Tom served as Assistant Attorney General and Counsel to the President for that new island nation. From 2000 to 2005, Tom served as chair of the State Bar of Michigan’s Law and the Media Committee. Since 2005, he has served as a board member of the Oakland County Bar Association, where he currently serves as president and previously chaired the membership committee. In 2007 and again in 2013, he received the OCBA’s Distinguished Service Award.
In every year since 2006, Tom has been recognized as one of Michigan’s Super Lawyers. He also has received the highest, “AV” peer review rating from LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell. Tom was recently profiled in Motion magazine.
He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the District of Columbia Bar (inactive) and the State Bar of Texas (inactive), as well as the American Bar Association, the American Association of Justice and the Michigan Association of Justice.
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30 years
30 years
30 years
33%-33%
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2026 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Lawyer with Integrity Who Went Above and Beyond
I had a consultation with Tom Howlett regarding a complex legal malpractice matter. Although Tom was ultimately unable to take my case on a no-charge basis, he still took the time to speak with me and provide thoughtful, candid guidance. What stood out most was his integrity and professionalism. T...
Posted by Denise | January 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Excellent Communicator
During an unfortunate time our family had to reach out for legal services due to a wrongful death case on our mother's behalf. Mr. Howlett was able to hear our concerns, provide sound reasoning for his expectations of the case and followed through with every promise. His empathetic approach to the ...
Posted by Jaymes | February 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Tom was the perfect attorney for our family during an very difficult time.
The Googasian Firm, specifically Tom Howlett, provided outstanding counsel and advice after a tragedy our family suffered. He was sensitive, responsive and extremely professional. The time he took to get to know us, our friends and extended family in order to put together a clear picture of the imp...
Posted by Jane | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice suit
Mr. Howlett was recommended to me through a friend of my son-in-law. I knew very little about the laws of malpractice, however, from the first Consultation I knew i picked the right attorney.He listened then explained every step we would need to take. If I had questions, and I had many, I would emai...
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Forever Grateful
I contacted Mr. Howlett regarding a malpractice case that had been going for seven years without success. Within a very short time, Tom completed all proper paperwork necessary to close the case. From the beginning to the very end Mr. Howlett had the answers to every question I had. Thomas Howlett we...
"Tom is truly among the best attorneys in any field anywhere in the country. He is hard working, exceptionally well prepared, and dedicated to outstanding results for his clients. I have had the pleasure of working with him on a number of cases involving clients in common and have seen first hand how hard he works to achieve the best possible results for his clients. His considerable skills are only exceeded by the fact that he is a true gentleman and a complete professional to deal with. He is the kind of attorney other lawyers emulate and is the one you want by your side when the chips are down."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Tom Howlett is a truly outstanding attorney; in fact, one of the best in the state. He is intellectually brilliant, well-spoken, personable and professional. He aggressively represents his client's interests and is well respected by the courts."
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2024
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2013
Distinguished Service Award, Oakland County Bar Association
2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
Distinguished Service Award, Oakland County Bar Association
2009
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2008
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2007
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2006
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1998 - Present
Partner, The Googasian Firm
1997 - 1997
Associate, Levine Sullivan & Koch
1995 - 1997
Assistant Attorney General & Counselor to President, Republic Of Palau
1991 - 1995
Associate, Ross, Dixon & Masback
1990 - 1991
Judicial Law Clerk, The Hon. Douglas W. Hillman, chief judge, U.S. District Court for Western District of Michigan
1984 - 1984
Post-Graduate Intern, Los Angeles Times
1984 - 1987
Reporter, The Dallas Morning News
2018 - Present
State Bar of Michigan Board of CommissionersBoard Member
2013 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaFellow
1998 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeMember
1998 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2014 - 2015
Oakland County Bar AssociationPresident
2013 - 2014
Oakland County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2012 - 2013
Oakland County Bar AssociationVice President
2011 - 2012
Oakland County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2011 - 2014
State Bar of Michigan, Law and the Media CommitteeChair
2010 - 2011
Oakland County Bar AssociationSecretary
2005 - 2015
Oakland County Bar AssociationDirector
Settlement
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
A.B.
2014
2011
2015
2014
2001
English
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