Atty. David Steven Howard

Atty. David Steven Howard

David Steven Howard is a lawyer practicing business transactions, commercial banking, corporate law and 5 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California, and has been licensed for 55 years.

San Jose San Jose 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About David Steven Howard at a glance

David Steven Howard is an Of Counsel based in San Jose, California. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1970) and University of Southern California B.S. (—). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Steven Howard is a lawyer practicing business transactions, commercial banking, corporate law and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • David practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Steven Howard's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

David Steven Howard is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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.

David Steven Howard is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

David Steven Howard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Jose are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Steven Howard

Where is David Steven Howard's law office located?
David Steven Howard's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Steven Howard handle?
David Steven Howard focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Steven Howard practiced law?
David Steven Howard has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did David Steven Howard go to law school?
David Steven Howard earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (—).
How can I contact David Steven Howard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1970
University of Southern California B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

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