Atty. James Thomas Howard

Atty. James Thomas Howard

Mr. James Thomas Howard is a lawyer practicing general business law, corporate, real estate and 7 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Howard at a glance

James Thomas Howard is an Associate based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Texas (2011). Educated at Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas (J.D., 2011) and Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana B.A. Political Science, magna cum laude (—). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships State Bar of Texas, Member, 2011 - Present Business Law Section, 2012 - Present Travis County Bar Association, 2012 - Present Austin Bar Association, 2012 - Present Austin Young Lawyers Association, 2012 - Present. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Thomas Howard is a lawyer practicing general business law, corporate, real estate and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • James practices at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Howard's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Thomas Howard is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

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

James Thomas Howard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Thomas Howard is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Austin 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 James Thomas Howard

Where is James Thomas Howard's law office located?
James Thomas Howard's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Howard handle?
James Thomas Howard focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Thomas Howard practiced law?
James Thomas Howard has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did James Thomas Howard go to law school?
James Thomas Howard earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (—).
How can I contact James Thomas Howard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas
- 2011
Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana B.A. Political Science, magna cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2011

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