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Michael Trevor Howard
also known as Mike Howard
About Michael
Biography
Mike Howard is a Principal with Winston & Cashatt. Mike is a resident of Coeur d' Alene, where he manages the Winston & Cashatt office located at 250 Northwest Blvd., Suite 206.
Mike represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex general litigation, with an emphasis in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, construction defects, and insurance coverage disputes. Mike is licensed in Washington and Idaho and practices in both state and federal courts.
Mike obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and Chemistry from the University of Idaho in 1992, and his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law in 1999. Mike served as a judicial law clerk for Idaho Supreme Court Justice Cathy Silak in 1999-2000, and has been in private practice since.
Mike is an accomplished litigator, having been inducted into two prominent trial organizations: the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Fellowship to the ACTL is by invitation only and the membership can never be more than 1% of the total lawyer population of Idaho. Membership to the ABOTA is also by invitation to those having a threshold number of civil trials tried to jury verdict. Mike is also active in the legal community, having served as President of the Idaho State Bar, President of the First District Bar, and various other Board positions.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Montana for 4 years
State: Montana
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 25 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 26 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers, A Professional Service Corporation
250 Northwest Blvd, Suite 206, Coeur d Alene, ID, 83814
Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers, A Professional Service Corporation
601 W. Riverside, Ave., Suite 1900, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Practice Areas
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Contracts & Agreements
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2024 | Contracts & Agreements
Calm and thorough
Mr. Michael Howard was very knowledgeable and thorough when he provided information regarding construction contracts and liens. I will certainly call on him again if needed.
Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Pragmatic help and sound advice
I engaged Mike to represent me in filing a breach of contract claim. Mike guided me through the process using non-legal language that I could easily comprehend and gave common sense advice when making choices about our legal strategy. Mike defeated the defendant's motion for summary judgement and p...
Michael Trevor Howard's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is an excellent trial lawyer and a worthy adversary with strong ethics. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him. Pete Erbland"
"Mike is a dedicated professional and effective advocate for his clients."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike Howard has helped my office on multiple matters concerning the evaluation of possible Medical Malparactice claims. As a small town attorney I do not have the expertise required to properly evaluate a Medical Malpractice claim due to the complex and unique nature of this practice area. Mike has never hesitated to get on the phone with me and respond to questions I may have for him, and often travels up here to Colville to meet clients in person. Without Mikes assistance on these complicated cases I would not be able to help these clients in this area of the law. Mike is honest, hardworking, and reliable. His expertise in the area of Medical Malpractice has made him a true asset to my clients and this office."
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Experience
Honors
2024
AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Superlawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Best Lawyers - Personal Injury Defendants, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Professionalism Award, Idaho State Bar
2018
Denise O'Donnell Day Pro Bono Awards, Idaho State Bar
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Principal, Winston & Cashatt
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk, Idaho Supreme Court
1998 - 1999
Legal Intern, Howard & Owens
1997 - 1997
Legal Intern, Morrow & Otorowski
Associations
2023 - Present
University of Idaho College of LawDean Advisory Council
2022 - Present
Montana State BarMember
2018 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
2017 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2014 - Present
John P. Gray American Inn of CourtBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Kootenai County Civil Trial Attorney CommissionMember
2005 - Present
Idaho Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
2018 - 2019
Idaho State BarPresident
2016 - 2019
Idaho State BarCommissioner
2014 - 2016
Idaho First Judicial District Bar AssociationPresident
2012 - 2018
Idaho Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2006 - 2009
Idaho Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2000 - 2008
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hayes v. City of Plummer, 159 Idaho 168, 357 P.3d 1276 (2015)
Non-Prevailing Party
Golub v. Kirk-Hughes Development, LLC, 158 Idaho 73, 343 P.3d 1080 (2015)
Prevailing party
Golub v. Kirk-Scott, Ltd., 157 Idaho 966 342 P.3d 893 (2015)
Prevailing party
Blizzard v. Lundeby, MD, 156 Idaho 204, 322 P.3d 286 (2014)
Prevailing party
Robins v. Home Care of Washington, Inc., 152 Wash.App. 1012 (Div. 3 2009)
Prevailing party
Flaugh v. Basin Ins. Association, Inc., 143 Wash.App. 1058 (Div. 3, 2008)
Prevailing party
Education
1999
University of Idaho College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Idaho
BS - Bachelor of Science
1992
University of Idaho
Minor - Chemistry
Speaking Engagements
2011
Kootenai County Bar Association Luncheon
Civil Practice: A Bi-State Comparison Washington / Idaho
2010
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2007
Insurance Agent and Broker Liability
Agent and Broker Liability
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers