Atty. John Howard
Mr. John Howard is a lawyer practicing estate planning/probate/wills, torts/personal injury/property damage.
Estate Planning/Probate/Wills & More Attorney · Serving Santa Fe, NM · 35+ Years Experience
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About John Howard at a Glance
John Howard is a probate, personal injury, and estate planning attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1991). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1991) and University of New Mexico (B.S., 1984). Serves clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Howard
- Mr. John Howard is a lawyer practicing estate planning/probate/wills, torts/personal injury/property damage
- John received a B.S. degree from University of New Mexico in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
- John practices in Santa Fe, NM
Practice Areas Explained
John Howard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Howard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Fe.
Probate in Santa Fe
John Howard is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Mexico →
Personal Injury in Santa Fe
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 Howard is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →
Estate Planning & Probate in Santa Fe
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John Howard is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Mexico →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Fe
Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Fe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico 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 New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Santa Fe Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Fe-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 Santa Fe Choose John Howard
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 John Howard's practice in the field of probate, personal injury, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Howard brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, personal injury, and estate planning, John Howard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Fe
A Santa Fe-based practice means John Howard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John Howard Handles in Santa Fe
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters John Howard has experience with under New Mexico law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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