Atty. Don Howarth
Don Howarth is a lawyer practicing trial practice, appellate practice, civil litigation and 1 other area of law. Don received a degree from Harvard Kennedy School, John F.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 54+ Years Experience
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About Don Howarth at a Glance
Don Howarth is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Howarth And Smith. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern and Northern Distric (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court Illinois (1979). Educated at Harvard Kennedy School, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (M.P.P. Harvard, 1972) and Harvard University (J.D., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Don Howarth
- Don Howarth is a lawyer practicing trial practice, appellate practice, civil litigation and 1 other area of law
- Don received a degree from Harvard Kennedy School, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University in 1972, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Don practices at Howarth & Smith in Los Angeles, CA
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Don Howarth's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Don Howarth handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Class Action in Los Angeles
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
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Appellate Practice in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Don Howarth
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 Don Howarth's practice in the field of class action, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Don Howarth brings 54+ 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 California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern and Northern Distric, and U.S. Supreme Court Illinois, Don Howarth can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action, litigation, and appellate, Don Howarth can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Don Howarth attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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