Michael David Howard

Michael is a complete business lawyer. He helps companies mitigate risk, resolve disputes and capitalize on opportunities. His extensive background in business, management, technology, consulting and real estate allows him to meet the needs of businesses in various stages of growth, from startup/formation and rapid expansion, to exit transactions/strategies and, if necessary, restructuring or dissolution. Clients rely on Michael to act as general counsel and help them coordinate M&A strategies, solve labor and employment issues, finalize real estate transactions, negotiate agreements, manage litigation, and handle all manner of legal issues related to their businesses.

With each new matter, Michael prides himself on offering practical, business minded legal advice with responsive client service. One long-time client referred to Michael as “ridiculously efficient,” adding “[Michael’s] ability to stay on top of current case law and regulations affecting his clients might be unmatched in the legal field.”

Michael enjoys being the first point of contact for any legal issue and taking responsibility for the matter to completion. He believes that a lawyer should add value to every client matter, not get in the way. As a trusted advisor, clients rely on Michael to make introductions to providers in various industries (lending, wealth management, international sourcing, accountants, forensic accountants, interim CFO options, consultants, etc.). To do so, Michael spends time learning about the various competitive advantages of different providers, reviews terms of service for any client selected provider, and obtains client feedback on satisfaction with various providers. Michaels extensive network helps him to assist clients with matters that are more than just legal issues.

Michael has extensive experience in many areas of law. He has represented clients of varying size, from small startups to Fortune 500 companies. He has also been involved in many different industries, including but not limited to: banking/lending (including asset based lending and private lending), logistics, manufacturing, millwork, labeling, signs, custom fabrication, equipment, electronics, automotive, printing, apparel, retail, construction/repair, food, food science, grocery, agriculture, minerals, trucking, transportation, janitorial, inspection, import/export, wholesale, distribution, engineering, design, event planning, management, human resources, recruiting, professional services, real estate, advertising and marketing, franchise, cosmetics, education, consulting, health, dental, chiropractic, medical, medical device, development, web design, web-based services, payment processing, loyalty programs, software, SaaS, PaaS, information technology, robotics, sensors, mobile-application development and other technology-based and service industries.