Atty. Michael Howard
Michael Howard is a lawyer practicing communications / media, criminal defense, employment / labor. Michael has been licensed for 13 years.
Communications & Media & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 13+ Years Experience
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About Michael Howard at a Glance
Michael Howard is a criminal defense, employment, and entertainment attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2013). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Howard
- Michael Howard is a lawyer practicing communications / media, criminal defense, employment / labor
- Michael has been licensed for 13 years
- Michael practices in Boston, MA
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Michael Howard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Howard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Criminal Defense in Boston
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment Law in Boston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Howard is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Boston
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-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 Boston Choose Michael 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 Michael Howard's practice in the field of criminal defense, employment, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Howard brings 13+ 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 criminal defense, employment, and entertainment, Michael Howard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Michael 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 Michael Howard Handles in Boston
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Howard has experience with under Massachusetts 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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