Atty. Charles Scott Howard

Atty. Charles Scott Howard

Mr. Charles Scott Howard is a lawyer practicing real property acquisitions, estate planning, not for profit organizations and 3 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Scott Howard at a glance

Charles Scott Howard is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Kivel & Howard LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and Oregon (1979). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Occidental College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oregon State Bar (Chairperson, Client Security Fund, 2006) Multnomah County Bar Association (Director, 2006, Merit Award, 2006) American Bar Association (Member, Corporation, Banking and Business Law Section) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Charles Scott Howard is a lawyer practicing real property acquisitions, estate planning, not for profit organizations and 3 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Charles practices at Kivel & Howard LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Scott Howard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Scott Howard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Charles Scott Howard is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Charles Scott Howard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Charles Scott Howard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Charles Scott Howard is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Scott Howard

Where is Charles Scott Howard's law office located?
Charles Scott Howard's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Kivel & Howard LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Scott Howard handle?
Charles Scott Howard focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Charles Scott Howard practiced law?
Charles Scott Howard has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Charles Scott Howard go to law school?
Charles Scott Howard earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Charles Scott Howard for a consultation?
You can contact Charles Scott Howard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles Scott Howard received?
Charles Scott Howard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Whittier College School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Occidental College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
Oregon
Admitted: 1979

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