Atty. Erick C Howard

Atty. Erick C Howard

Erick C Howard is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction disputes, intellectual property disputes and 7 other areas of law. Erick received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Erick C Howard at a glance

Erick C Howard is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Shartsis Friese Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), California State Bar (2001), and All California State Courts U.S. District Court for the Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of C (2001). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1996) and Northwestern University (B.S. Political, 1993). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Erick C Howard is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction disputes, intellectual property disputes and 7 other areas of law
  • Erick received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Erick practices at Shartsis Friese LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Erick C Howard's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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 Francisco 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 Erick C Howard

Where is Erick C Howard's law office located?
Erick C Howard's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Shartsis Friese Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Erick C Howard handle?
Erick C Howard focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Erick C Howard practiced law?
Erick C Howard has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Erick C Howard go to law school?
Erick C Howard earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S. Political, 1993).
How can I contact Erick C Howard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1996
B.S. Political
Northwestern University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
California State Bar
Admitted: 2001
All California State Courts U.S. District Court for the Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of C
Admitted: 2001

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