Atty. Geoffrey A. Howell

Atty. Geoffrey A. Howell

Geoffrey A. Howell is a lawyer practicing civil rights, communications & media, probate and 11 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Geoffrey A. Howell at a glance

Geoffrey A. Howell is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on probate, real estate, m&a, zoning, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1996). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1996) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Boston (Co-Chair, Leasing Committtee, 2003-2005) and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Geoffrey A. Howell is a lawyer practicing civil rights, communications & media, probate and 11 other areas of law
  • Geoffrey received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Geoffrey practices at DLA Piper LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Geoffrey A. Howell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Geoffrey A. Howell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Geoffrey A. Howell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Geoffrey A. Howell is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Land Use & Zoning

Geoffrey A. Howell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Geoffrey A. Howell is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Geoffrey A. Howell

Where is Geoffrey A. Howell's law office located?
Geoffrey A. Howell's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Geoffrey A. Howell handle?
Geoffrey A. Howell focuses on probate, real estate, m&a, zoning, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Geoffrey A. Howell practiced law?
Geoffrey A. Howell has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Geoffrey A. Howell go to law school?
Geoffrey A. Howell earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Geoffrey A. Howell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Geoffrey A. Howell received?
Geoffrey A. Howell's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1996
B.A.
Wesleyan University
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1996

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