Howard Lawrence Hibbard

Howard Lawrence Hibbard

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 47 years

Real estate Lawyer at Burlingame, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Construction & Development ... +4 more

251 Park Rd Ste 800, Burlingame, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Howard

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Real Estate 25%

Our office is experienced in dealing with a wide variety of legal issues related to real estate law, including: short sale and foreclosure consulting; construction law; landlord/tenant law; leases and sale agreements; cohabitation agreements (co-tenancy); boundary disputes, encroachments and and easements; complex real estate transactions; mortgage and deed of trust litigation; agents and brokers commission disputes; and real estate fraud.

48 years

25%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

Our attorneys do not file bankruptcies but instead specialize in resolving the disputes that arise in bankruptcy filings from adversary actions to creditor’s and trustee’s claims to lien strip motions and dischargeability issues. Our office is regularly retained by bankruptcy attorneys to assist their clients in resolving these types of issues, including: adversary proceedings, Chapter 13 mortgage debt relief, defending trustee litigation, creditors' claims and bankruptcy discharge litigatio

48 years

15%
Business 15%

Our attorneys provide in depth analysis of our clients’ business concerns and needs to provide comprehensive business solutions. We've been assisting businesspeople in business formation, partnership agreements, and incorporation for over 30 years. In addition, our attorneys draft contact provisions specific to our clients needs, as well as pursue mechanic’s liens and debt collection actions for our clients.

48 years

15%
Construction and Development 15%

Our attorneys at the Law Office of Howard L. Hibbard are well versed in the resolution of a wide variety of construction related matters including construction defect, and assisting owners, contractors, architects and engineers to resolve construction dispute. We also assist in the preparation of construction contracts, mechanic’s liens, sub-contact agreements and dispute resolution for existing claims.

48 years

15%
Elder Law 10%

Our attorneys provide thoughtful analysis and resolution of a sensitive elder law issues, including abuse allegations with compassion and integrity. Our attorneys work to resolve concerns without costly litigation, however, when necessary, our attorneys have a strong track record of successful legal actions. We work with elders and their spouses, children and grandchildren, beneficiaries of wills and trusts, and healthcare providers to provide comprehensive solutions to delicate elder matters.

48 years

10%
Estate Planning 10%

Our office provides comprehensive estate planning services to clients with estates of $5 million or less. Our attorneys perform an in depth assessment of each client’s individual circumstances, needs, and testamentary wishes to establish a customized estate plan. Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, power of attorney and advanced healthcare directive.

48 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-325 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Howard Lawrence Hibbard

251 Park Rd Ste 800, Burlingame, CA, 94010

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Howard Lawrence Hibbard's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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4 star (0)
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Posted by Jasmine | April 16, 2013

I will use his services in the future

I have been searching for a constuction lawyer to help me out with a Mechanic's lien. I talked to several Lawyers and most were dissmisive when they found out they can't make money from my case and hung up. Mr. Hibbard was very helpful in guiding me over the phone and was not pushy to solicit futu...re work. Gave great advise on his first contact with me. Loved it when he did his lawyer thing when I didn't answer him the way he wanted me to, " I asked you a specific quetiosn..." LOL! I will definitely use him in the future.

Posted by Brenda | August 22, 2011

He Took Action and Saved Me Money

Last October I used Mr. Hibbard's services after my dog was involved in a fight with another dog. Within a few days, I received a threatening letter from the dog owner's attorney saying that if I didn't give them a large sum of money immediately, they would take further legal action and have my dog i...mpounded. Mr. Hibbard reviewed the letter and knew immediately that I was a victim of extortion. He reassured me their demands were unethical and I had nothing to worry about. After receiving Mr. Hibbard's response to the letter, the other attorney called and said the matter was completely dropped. I am very grateful to Mr. Hibbard for his services.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

1969

2 Bronze Stars, United States Army

1969

10 Vietnam Service Metals, United States Army

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Lead Attorney, Law Office of Howard L. Hibbard

1979 - 1990

Partner, Law Offices of Hibbard & Hibbard

Associations

2009 - Present

San Mateo County Association of Realtors

Affiliate Member

1978 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sunshine Condominiums v B&D, Inc. San Mateo Superior Court

$1.9 Million to Plaintiff

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Education

1978

Southwestern Univ SOL

law

1973

Univ of Vermont

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2010

Affiliate 11 for '11 Education Program Legal Pitfalls of Short Sales and Foreclosures

Publications

2002

California Reporter Miller v. Ellis

Languages

English

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