Atty. John Virgil Howard

Atty. John Virgil Howard

Mr. John Virgil Howard is a lawyer practicing taxation, executive compensation, estate planning and 4 other areas of law.

Hurst Hurst 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (682) 226-7229 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Virgil Howard at a glance

John Virgil Howard is a Member based in Hurst, Texas, practicing at Law Office of John V. Howard, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court (1974) and District Of Columbia US Tax Court US Court of Federal Claims (1977). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1973) and University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Fort Worth-Tarrant County and Dallas Bar Associations State Bar of Texas The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Hurst, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Virgil Howard is a lawyer practicing taxation, executive compensation, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Law Office of John V. Howard, P.C. in Hurst, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Virgil Howard's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Virgil Howard is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Virgil Howard is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Hurst 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 Virgil Howard

Where is John Virgil Howard's law office located?
John Virgil Howard's law practice is located in Hurst, Texas. The firm is Law Office of John V. Howard, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Virgil Howard handle?
John Virgil Howard focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Virgil Howard practiced law?
John Virgil Howard has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Virgil Howard go to law school?
John Virgil Howard earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John Virgil Howard for a consultation?
You can contact John Virgil Howard 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 Virgil Howard received?
John Virgil Howard's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1973
B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
District Of Columbia US Tax Court US Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1977

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