Atty. John Moffitt Howell

Atty. John Moffitt Howell

John Moffitt Howell is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury/wrongful death law, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John Moffitt Howell at a glance

John Moffitt Howell is a Partner based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at O'Neal, Howell & Nachman. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Fl (1977). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1977) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Jacksonville Bar Association The Florida Bar (Member, Trial Lawyers Section) Jacksonville Defense Lawyers Association Florida Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Moffitt Howell is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury/wrongful death law, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at O'Neal, Howell & Nachman in Jacksonville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Moffitt Howell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Moffitt Howell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

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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.

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Product Liability

John Moffitt Howell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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

John Moffitt Howell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Moffitt Howell is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Moffitt Howell

Where is John Moffitt Howell's law office located?
John Moffitt Howell's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is O'Neal, Howell & Nachman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Moffitt Howell handle?
John Moffitt Howell focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Moffitt Howell practiced law?
John Moffitt Howell has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John Moffitt Howell go to law school?
John Moffitt Howell earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John Moffitt Howell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Moffitt Howell received?
John Moffitt Howell's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1977
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Fl
Admitted: 1977

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