Amy Anderson Howse

Amy Anderson Howse

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 18 years

Litigation Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate, Corporate & Incorporation

4100 Newport Place Dr Ste 230, Newport Beach, CA

About Amy

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

At Cates Peterson LLP, Amy has worked on litigation matters with Mark Peterson, who has more than twenty years' experience in litigation. She has been involved in every step of litigation, from drafting pleadings to examining witnesses at trial and in arbitration.

18 years

50%
Estate Planning 20%

Amy has experience in complex multi-generational estate planning, including the personal dynamics which drive it. That understanding enables her to bring additional value to her clients in anticipating their future needs and helping them to achieve their goals without compromising family relationships.

18 years

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 15%

Amy has been involved in the business world for approximately sixteen years. She comes from a long line of legal and business professionals, and from a relatively young age she was involved and mentored in both the managerial and the administrative side of business ownership. As such, Amy has extensive first-hand knowledge of business operations, including property management.

18 years

15%
Probate 15%

At Cates Peterson LLP, Amy has also worked on transactional matters with Bill Cates, who has more than twenty years' experience. She has drafted a number of estate plans, formed various corporate entities, and handled a number of probate estates. She has gained an appreciation for how how good legal work and careful planning can help prevent problems from arising, and help lead to positive results when they do arise.

18 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 310-325 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Law Offices of Amy Anderson Howse

4100 Newport Place Dr Ste 230, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Amy Anderson Howse's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Janai | February 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Perfect 1st time attorney experience

Amy was my attorney for an estate settlement after my grandfather passed away last year. She helped guide me through the best way to handle the situation. There was a will and a trust, and another family member and his attorney involved. She did an amazing job, and we had great communication through ...it all. The end result was exactly how my Grandfather wanted it to be. Amy is amazing.

Posted by Jennifer | June 30, 2015 | Probate

Amy Howes is amazing!!!

I can't say enough about how amazing Ms. Howse is as a person and as an attorney. I retained Ms. Howes's services along with my 2 siblings during a really terrible time in our lives we had just lost our father and now needed to embark upon litigation against our fathers wife due to her intentionally ...interfering with our inheritance. Amy was so incredibly compassionate and understanding. She was incredibly thorough and patient with us because we had no clue what we were getting ourselves into. Amy walked us through every step of the way for almost 3 years. Hands down this was one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through but I never felt lack of support from Amy. She was open to hearing our thoughts and long winded explanations at times. She was protective of us when opposing counsel was attempting to bully us she was right there to back him down. She worked tirelessly and efficiently as we are young adults trying to fund a very expensive law suit. I would retain Amy as my attorney again a minute no questions asked her and her firm were incredible!!! I can’t thank Amy enough for all she did for me and my siblings!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2015 | Probate

A Complex Case

My sister's unexpected death left an outdated will, which was challenged aggressively but unfairly. Ms. Howse was thorough and diligent in her work in this matter. She consulted appropriately. Her personal style is warm and professional. I felt supported, understood, and empowered. When the outc...ome of the case became clear, I decided on a settlement rather than going to trial. Had I decided differently, I have confidence that Ms. Howse would have prevailed on my behalf.

Posted by Joseph | June 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Joseph's review

Amy was very thorough with everything, she kept me informed at all times and was very organized. She is very trustworthy and reliable. When we had to appear in court she was well prepared with all materials and did excellent in the courtroom . I would highly recommend Amy as a lawyer.

Posted by Jan | June 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

True Partner, Problem solver and Voice of Reason

I live in NJ and had to hire Amy Howse and the Peterson firm strictly through a phone call. Amy immediately gained my confidence through her ability to listen, ask relevant questions in a non judging manner. She was able to grasp all the different aspects of a complex case, build the right defense an...d ultimately negotiated a very good settlement. She was always available to discuss my questions, provide a point of view and help me to make an unemotional decision. She provided the right level of empathy and reality for me. I would highly recommend Amy.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Associate Attorney, Cates Peterson LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

Peter M. Elliott American Inn of Court

2007 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

2004 - Present

American Mensa

2006 - 2007

Chapman Law Review

Senior Articles Editor

Education

2007

Chapman Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Univ of California Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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