Automobile Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Jacksonville, FL · 50+ Years Experience
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About Jay C. Howell at a Glance
Jay C. Howell is a Principal based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Jay Howell & Associates. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Texas (1976), Texas U.S. District Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1976), Florida (1976), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1976) and University of Florida (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Jacksonville Bar Association The Florida Bar Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jay C. Howell
- Mr. Jay C. Howell is a lawyer practicing automobile accidents, drunk drivers, litigation/trial advocacy/advocacy and 5 other areas of law
- Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Jay practices at Jay Howell & Associates in Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas Explained
Jay C. Howell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay C. Howell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jacksonville.
Car Accidents in Jacksonville
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DUI / DWI Defense in Jacksonville
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Wrongful Death in Jacksonville
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Personal Injury in Jacksonville
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.
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Motorcycle Accidents in Jacksonville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jacksonville
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Jacksonville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jacksonville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Jacksonville Choose Jay C. Howell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jay C. Howell's practice in the field of car accidents, dui/dwi, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jay C. Howell brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, Texas U.S. District Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Supreme Court, and Florida, Jay C. Howell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, dui/dwi, and wrongful death, Jay C. Howell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville-based practice means Jay C. Howell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jay C. Howell Handles in Jacksonville
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