Atty. Eric Alan Howard
Eric Alan Howard is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, business litigation, professional practices. Eric received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 28+ Years Experience
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About Eric Alan Howard at a Glance
Eric Alan Howard is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Donovan Hatem LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (1998). Educated at Northeastern University (B.S., 1995) and Temple University, James E. Beasely School of Law J.D. 1998 Moot Court Honor Society (—). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Alan Howard
- Eric Alan Howard is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, business litigation, professional practices
- Eric received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Eric practices at Donovan Hatem LLP in Boston, MA
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Eric Alan Howard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Alan Howard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Boston
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Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Eric Alan Howard
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 Eric Alan Howard's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Alan Howard brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Eric Alan Howard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Eric Alan Howard 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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Common Legal Issues Eric Alan Howard Handles in Boston
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