Atty. John Howley
John Howley, Esq. is a trial lawyer with almost 30 years of experience. He represents clients in sexual harassment, employment discrimination, and unpaid wages and overtime cases.
Employment Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 36+ Years Experience
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About John Howley at a Glance
John Howley is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at The Howley Law Firm P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, and class action. Admitted to practice in New York (1990). Educated at New York Law School J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Skidmore College B.A. (—). Active member of American Association for Justice American Bar Association, Litigation Section The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Howley
- John Howley, Esq. is a trial lawyer with almost 30 years of experience
- He represents clients in sexual harassment, employment discrimination, and unpaid wages and overtime cases
- He also represents whistleblowers who are entitled to financial rewards and protection from retaliation for reporting fraud
- His significant cases include an $80 million victory in a race discrimination class action against Sodexho Marriott, an $800,000 victory in an individual employment discrimination case for a live-in nanny, and a labor arbitration victory that awarded New York City police officers higher raises than firefighters for the first time in 100 years
- He has argued in the U.S
- Supreme Court and tried cases before juries throughout the United States
Honors & Awards
- John has received The Thurgood Marshall Award from the New York City Bar Association, The Medal for Excellence in Advocacy from the American College of Trial Lawyers, and The Gideon Champion of Justice Award from the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- He has also been named one of New York's SuperLawyers
- Education and Experience: John graduated from Skidmore College and earned his law degree, magna cum laude, from New York Law School, where he was Articles Editor of the Law Review
- He served as a research assistant to U.S
- District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin, as an intern to U.S
- District Judge Kevin Thomas Duffy, and as a law clerk to U.S
- Circuit Judge Roger J. Miner on the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- For 20 years, he represented corporate clients at the law firm of Kaye Scholer LLP, where he became a partner in the firm's litigation department and chairman of the firm’s pro bono committee
- Dedicated to Protecting Individual Rights: After 20 years representing multinational corporations, John formed The Howley Law Firm to provide individuals with the same level of expertise and aggressive advocacy
Practice Areas Explained
John Howley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Howley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Wrongful Termination in New York
John Howley is one of 6,861 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in New York →
Workplace Discrimination in New York
John Howley is one of 7,049 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in New York →
Sexual Harassment in New York
John Howley is one of 5,970 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in New York →
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Howley is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Class Action in New York
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose John Howley
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 Howley's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, and class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Howley brings 36+ 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 wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment, John Howley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means John Howley 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 John Howley Handles in New York
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact John Howley directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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