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Trent Atkins Howell
About Trent
Biography
AV civil trial lawyer of 24 years. Employment & Whistleblower/Qui Tam litigation. A veteran sexual harassment lawyer, Mr. Howell serves “Time’s Up” as a member of the National Women’s Law Center Legal Network for Gender Equity, which manages the “Time’s Up” Legal Defense Fund and facilitates related enforcement actions. #timesup. Former partner, with 10 years practice, in two national "Am Law 200" firms. Represents defendants and select plaintiffs.
Specialties: Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell in Labor and Employment, Litigation. Certified by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization and listed by "Southwest Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters Lead Counsel, and Chambers USA in Employment and Labor Law. Named the New Mexico State Bar's "Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year" in 2001.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
29 years | 350 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-350 per hour
Contingency
28%-40%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Mexico for 28 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 24 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Attorney Trent A. Howell
P.O. Box 2304, Santa Fe, NM, 87504
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Trent Atkins Howell's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Horrible responsiveness.
Hired Trent for employment case, with specific instructions. Then spent months chasing him down, he is nearly non-responsive in my opinion. Very unprofessional.
Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Efficient and articulate
Trent Howell is a conscientious, diligent, and very knowledgeable attorney. I would recommend his services to anyone addressing workplace concerns. His handling of my case was efficient, articulate, and understanding. I couldn't have found a better legal counsel to represent me.
Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2013
Complex Civil Matter
Trent helped our company in a very complex matter involving fraud and embezzlement. A large amount of money had been stolen by a former employee and accomplices. Mr. Howell oversaw the production of documents necessary to prove both the fraud and embezzlement. His computer and presentation skills ...
Trent Atkins Howell's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He had provided an Outstanding analysis and answers on several issues that I have taken note of and he is highly respected among his peers as a leader in his field."
Patrick Griebel
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Employment and Labor Certification, New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization
2017
Employment and Labor Certification, New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization
2017
Southwest Super Lawyer - Employment, Super Lawyers
2016
Southwest SuperLawyer - Employment, Super Lawyers
2015
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers & Partners USA Guide
2015
Southwest SuperLawyer - Employment, Super Lawyers
2014
Southwest SuperLawyer - Employment, Super Lawyers
2014
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers & Partners USA Guide
2013
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers & Partners USA Guide
2012
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers & Partners USA Guide
2011
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers & Partners USA Guide
2010
Employment and Labor Certification, New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization
2010
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers & Partners USA Guide
2009
Southwest SuperLawyer - Employment, Super Lawyers
2009
Employment and Labor Certification, New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization
2008
Southwest SuperLawyer - Employment, Super Lawyers
2008
Employment and Labor Certification, New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization
2007
Southwest SuperLawyer - Employment, Super Lawyers
2007
Employment and Labor Certification, New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization
2006
Employment and Labor Certification, New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization
2005
Employment and Labor Certification, New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization
2002
Outstanding Contribution Award, State Bar of New Mexico
2001
Oustanding Young Lawyer of the Year, State Bar of New Mexico
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, Attorney Trent A. Howell - Employment & Whistleblower Litigation
2012 - 2013
Partner, Sawtell Wirth & Biedscheid
2010 - 2012
Partner, Jackson Lewis
2007 - 2010
Partner, Holland & Hart
2002 - 2006
Associate, Holland & Hart
2000 - 2002
Associate, Gilkey & Stephenson
1997 - 2000
Associate, Daniel J. O'brien & Associates
Associations
2011 - 2013
New Mexico Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2002 - 2003
State Bar of New Mexico, Board of Bar CommissionersCommissioner
2002 - 2003
State Bar of New Mexico, Young Lawyers DivisionChairman of the Board
Sample of Legal Cases
Wimsatt v. Burlington Resources, Inc., et al., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 104692 (D.N.M. 2008)
Case dismissed on Mr. Howell's motion and supporting brief
National Bank of Arizona v. Moore, 122 P.3d 1265 (N.M. App. 2005), cert denied (N.M. 2005).
Judgment for the bank at trial, and affirmed on appeal, based on Mr. Howell's presentations and briefs
Gioia v. Pinkerton's Inc. and Intel Corp., 194 F. Supp. 2d 1207 (D.N.M. 2002)
Summary judgment for Intel on Mr. Howell's motion and supporting brief
Education
1997
University of Texas School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2004
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Hiring and Firing: How to Do it Right
2004
Bridge the Gap CLE for New Lawyers
Depositions
Publications
2008
The Developing Labor Law (ABA)
Contributing Editor to Cumulative Supplement
2007
ERISA Survey of Federal Circuits
Contributing Author
2005
ERISA Survey of Federal Circuits
Contributing Author
2004
The Developing Labor Law (ABA)
Contributing Editor to Cumulative Supplement
2003
The Developing Labor Law (ABA)
Contributing Editor to Cumulative Supplement
Languages
Spanish
French