Atty. Howard L. Close

Atty. Howard L. Close

Mr. Howard L.

Houston Houston 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (346) 327-1904 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Howard L. Close at a glance

Howard L. Close is a Founding Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Wright Close & Barger, LLP.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern Di (1981). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Louisiana State University (B.A. Accounting, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Jefferson County, Harris County, and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas American Trial Lawyers Association Texas Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Howard L. Close is a lawyer practicing complex personal injury, commercial & intellectual property cases, insurance and 5 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Howard practices at Wright Close & Barger, LLP. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Howard L. Close's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Howard L. Close is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Howard L. Close is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

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

Howard L. Close is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Howard L. Close is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Howard L. Close is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard L. Close

Where is Howard L. Close's law office located?
Howard L. Close's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Wright Close & Barger, LLP.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard L. Close handle?
Howard L. Close focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Howard L. Close practiced law?
Howard L. Close has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Howard L. Close go to law school?
Howard L. Close earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Accounting, 1978).
How can I contact Howard L. Close for a consultation?
You can contact Howard L. Close directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Howard L. Close received?
Howard L. Close's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1981
B.A. Accounting
Louisiana State University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern Di
Admitted: 1981

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