John Howard Walker
also known as John H. Walker
About John
Biography
As the owner of a closely-held or family owned small to medium sized business, you need an attorney who understands how to minimize your risk and maximize your value. As a licensed attorney in Texas, New York, and Ohio, I have been involved with hundreds of business deals throughout my 30-plus year career. Besides my background in business law and tax law, I have also worked as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), which gives me unique insight into the various ways in which legal, tax, accounting, and business strategies blend together to create the best decisions within your organization.
With this perspective in mind, I have reviewed, evaluated, advised, and counseled more than 300 small business owners on strategic plans, negotiations, expanding through acquisitions, and ultimately with the sale of their business. I have been a practicing attorney since 1985 and became a member of the Texas Bar in 2011 in addition to my bar memberships in New York and Ohio. Prior to re-entering private practice, I directed acquisitions and joint venture activities for twenty years with a number of well established companies including the public companies of US Oncology Inc., HealthSouth Corporation, Omnicare Inc. and the Loewen Group, Inc. I began my professional career with Sidley Austin in New York City and PricewaterhouseCoopers in Columbus, Ohio.
My practices focuses on the practical side of business transactional law and how small and medium size closely-held and family owned businesses can best protect and leverage their value as they grow throughout their business life cycle.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
40 years
40 years
35 years
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 36 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 40 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Walker Law PC
One Riverway Suite 1743, Houston, TX, 77056
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John Howard Walker's Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Grant | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
New Business Started today
Working with Walker for the past 7 years has been great. I'm excited to say that John's team is helping me launch a new business venture today. On Pi Day. That's got to be good!
Posted by Charles | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Professional, diligent, experienced
Mr Walker assisted in advising our team on a series of business transactions involving attorneys at law. His expertise in tax enabled us in negotiation, due diligence, and to consummate our deal in the most efficient manner. His post-merger guidance aided our team in integration. Thank you very much....
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2015
Assisting in Law Firm Merger
John is providing exceptional legal advice in the merger of law firms, and meeting our needs for an expansive agreement that will allow future partners. His thoughtful drafting and explanations provide me with foresight and hindsight for which I am grateful. Great job and would highly recommend. H...
John Howard Walker's Lawyer Endorsements
"I can describe Mr. Tuck in one word…… exemplary! His passion for helping his clients is admirable. When you hire Mr. Tuck, you hire a united team of professionals whose sole purpose is to provide you with the highest caliber of customer service, which is only paramount to their impressive legal prowess. You are in the best hands with Matt Tuck. My name is Ecleynne Mercy and I approve this message."
"I endorse this lawyer as their impressive legal analysis and thoughtful responses display the thorough approach necessary to achieve results for clients"
"John and I have similar practice areas in different states. That said we frequently compare notes on what is best for our clients. I've come to know John as some one I can count on for sound advice in the trickiest of legal situations."
"John is an excellent attorney. We have advised clients together and he has always been creative, honest, and clear in explaining and executing legal strategies. I highly recommend his services."
"It has been my pleasure to interact with John when it comes to business law. He is an excellent advocate and resource for his clients and works hard to ensure that each individual's need is taken care of."
"John has such depth of experience that he quickly and effectively reviews situations to identify and explain available courses of action. His extensive legal knowledge allows him to identify corporate issues, tax issues, contracting issues, negotiating points--among others--and develop strategy that is not only effective but profitable. John puts the "business" in business lawyer. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him on various projects."
"I wholeheartedly endorse John Walker. John has many years of experience in Business and Tax Law. You want to entrust your business to someone who has the knowledge, expertise, and experience to handle the task at hand. John has all of that. You want to have an attorney who can assist you in decision making, negotiations, and helping you see obstacles that may be in your "blind spot". Even more important, he's a good person, and a joy to work with."
"I highly recommend John for business planning. John has 30 years of experience of guiding people through their business issues and brings to the table a real knowledge for what business owners need."
"John is one of the smartest and thorough lawyers i have ever worked with. He has the special talent of being able to analyze complex transactional matters from a legal, financial (tax), and business perspective. My firm never hesitates to refer matters to John and will continue to do so. I highly endorse John."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"As a lawyer myself, I'll tell you how much I trust the business counsel and ethics of John... I hired him myself to help me organize my own personal business (www.thompsonpatentlaw.com) when I moved my firm from Minneapolis to Austin. He laid out a plan, I followed his advice, and all the issues got resolved. He's that good."
"John is highly skilled in corporate matters and mergers & acquisitions. I worked with him on a very complicated matter and John's expertise and skill in a very technical aspect of the law was invaluable to all the parties involved."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've referred clients to John and they have been universally satisfied. Brings great knowledge and superior client skills to a tough area of the law."
"John is an asset every business owner needs. He is efficient, knowledgeable, and experienced. I endorse this lawyer."
"John is a very experienced and knowledgeable business lawyer who cares about his clients' success."
"John is an exceptional attorney who has years of experience in the business law area. I have known John for 2 years and find him to be highly energetic and detail oriented."
"John is wonderful person and topnotch lawyer, who is committed to his clients' continued success and growth."
"You can't beat his experience."
"John does a GREAT job using his extensive experience, tenacity, and due diligence to help his business owner clients!"
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Experience
Work Experience
2011 - Present
CEO & Managing Director, Walker Law PC
Associations
2012 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of New YorkMember
1985 - Present
State Bar of OhioMember
Education
1988
Master of Laws
1985
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1985
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Languages
English