Atty. John Wayne Howard

Atty. John Wayne Howard

Mr. John Wayne Howard is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, business, trial and 5 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (858) 223-3847 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Wayne Howard at a glance

John Wayne Howard is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at JW Howard Attorneys. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on formation, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1978), Colorado U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Supreme Court (1989), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1992). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Hastings School of Law College of Advocacy San Diego Inn of Court College of Advocacy University of California at San Diego (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Wayne Howard is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, business, trial and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Hastings School of Law College of Advocacy, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at JW Howard Attorneys in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Wayne Howard's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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John Wayne Howard is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Wayne Howard

Where is John Wayne Howard's law office located?
John Wayne Howard's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is JW Howard Attorneys. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wayne Howard handle?
John Wayne Howard focuses on formation, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Wayne Howard practiced law?
John Wayne Howard has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John Wayne Howard go to law school?
John Wayne Howard earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John Wayne Howard for a consultation?
You can contact John Wayne 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 Wayne Howard received?
John Wayne Howard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1976
B.A.
Hastings School of Law College of Advocacy San Diego Inn of Court College of Advocacy University of California at San Diego
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1978
Colorado U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. C
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2000

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