Atty. Danny Mark Howell
Danny Howell has been representing attorneys in professional liability suits, bar investigations and complaints, and disbarment actions before the federal courts and the United States Patent & Trademark Office, for 30 years. Danny also has an extensive insurance coverage practice in the areas of professional liability and commercial general liability insurance.
Business & Professional Litigation & More Attorney · Serving McLean, VA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Danny Mark Howell at a Glance
Danny Mark Howell is a Managing Partner based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Law Offices of Danny M. Howell, PLLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, federal crimes, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1989), Virginia (1989), District of Columbia (1990), and Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of (1997). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Indiana University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Danny Mark Howell
- Danny Howell has been representing attorneys in professional liability suits, bar investigations and complaints, and disbarment actions before the federal courts and the United States Patent & Trademark Office, for 30 years
- Danny also has an extensive insurance coverage practice in the areas of professional liability and commercial general liability insurance
- He has lectured and published extensively on legal ethics and insurance topics
- Danny is admitted to practice and has practiced extensively in the state courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Sixth, and Federal Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- He has also appeared pro hac vice in federal court cases in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of New York and the District of Minnesota
- From 2003 through 2016, Danny was a partner with the McLean, Virginia office of Richmond-based Sands Anderson, P.C
- He joined Sands as part of its 2003 merger with Schraub Howell & Company, Chartered, where he served as managing partner
- In 2016 Danny opened the Law Offices of Danny M. Howell, PLLC, a five-attorney litigation boutique in McLean, Virginia
- Danny carries an AV® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- He was a 2007 Fellow of the National Institute for Teaching Ethics and Professionalism and has served as an Adjunct Professor with the University of Richmond’s Public Safety Program
Practice Areas Explained
Danny Mark Howell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Danny Mark Howell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in McLean.
Personal Injury in McLean
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in McLean
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Danny Mark Howell is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Federal Crimes in McLean
Danny Mark Howell is one of 6,716 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in Virginia →
Civil Litigation in McLean
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Danny Mark Howell is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Civil Rights in McLean
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in McLean
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McLean are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
McLean Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a McLean-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in McLean Choose Danny Mark Howell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Danny Mark Howell's practice in the field of personal injury, business, federal crimes, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Danny Mark Howell brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit , Virginia, and District of Columbia, Danny Mark Howell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and federal crimes, Danny Mark Howell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in McLean
A McLean-based practice means Danny Mark Howell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Danny Mark Howell Handles in McLean
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Danny Mark Howell has experience with under Virginia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Danny Mark Howell directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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