Atty. John C. Howell

Atty. John C. Howell

John C. Howell is a principal in the San Antonio office at Germer PLLC.

San Antonio San Antonio 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About John C. Howell at a glance

John C. Howell is a Principal based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Germer PLLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, construction, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1988). Educated at Mary’s University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Trinity University (B.S. Business, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities and Memberships • Mr, Howell is a member of the Federal Bar Association, San Antonio Bar Association, the Texas Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the San Antonio Bar Foundation, and • Mr. Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John C. Howell is a principal in the San Antonio office at Germer PLLC. He is a trial lawyer with 35 years of experience, representing clients in a wide range of litigation in both State and Federal Courts
  • He has tried over 45 cases to jury verdict
  • Mr. Howell represents insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of first-party and third-party disputes
  • He also represents homeowners, business owners, large and small construction contractors, subcontractors, and other construction professionals in defect and injury lawsuits

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Howell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Howell 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.

John C. Howell 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.

John C. Howell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Construction Law

John C. Howell is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John C. Howell is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

John C. Howell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 San Antonio 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 John C. Howell

Where is John C. Howell's law office located?
John C. Howell's law practice is located in San Antonio, Texas. The firm is Germer PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Howell handle?
John C. Howell focuses on personal injury, business, construction, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John C. Howell practiced law?
John C. Howell has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John C. Howell go to law school?
John C. Howell earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. Business, 1985).
How can I contact John C. Howell for a consultation?
You can contact John C. Howell 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 John C. Howell received?
John C. Howell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mary’s University School of Law
- 1988
B.S. Business
Trinity University
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1988

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