Atty. Howard Holderness

Atty. Howard Holderness

Howard Holderness focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation matters on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. His experience includes matters involving fraud, breach of contract, product liability, false advertising and unfair business practices as well as insurance coverage, antitrust, and class action claims.

San Francisco San Francisco 33 J. Erfahrung 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Holderness at a glance

Howard Holderness is a Shareholder based in San Francisco, California, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They haand 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District (1993). Educated at University of Virginia (B.A., 1988) and University of Virginia School of Law J.D. 1993 Articles Editor University of Virginia School of Law J.D. Virginia Environmental Law Journal (—). Actiand member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, San Francisco Bar Association •Member, State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Howard Holderness focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation matters on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants
  • His experience includes matters involving fraud, breach of contract, product liability, false advertising and unfair business practices as well as insurance coverage, antitrust, and class action claims
  • He represents technology companies, international clients (particularly in Asia), and individuals and smaller companies in state and federal court litigation matters related to trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duties, partner relationships, breach of contract, employee mobility and whistleblower threats
  • Howard defends against class actions involving claims of fraud, unjust enrichment, and false advertisements
  • He is experienced in pre-litigation counseling and civil litigation before trial, including complex electronic discovery issues, as well as trying complex cases before both judges and juries
  • Concentrations •Commercial litigation •Internet and eCommerce trade secrets •Trans-Pacific litigation •Consumer class actions •Product liability and mass torts •Government and private antitrust litigation and investigations Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year,” 2018 •Listed, Powerhouse - Class Actions and Torts Litigation, BTI Consulting Group, 2014

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Howard Holderness's law office located?
Howard Holderness's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Howard Holderness practiced law?
Howard Holderness has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
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Howard Holderness earned their education at (B.A., 1988); (—).
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Education

B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1988
University of Virginia School of Law J.D. 1993 Articles Editor University of Virginia School of Law J.D. Virginia Environmental Law Journal
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Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District
Admitted: 1993

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