Atty. Nancy Howard
Nancy Howard is a lawyer practicing private wealth services, tax, estate planning and wealth transfer and 1 other area of law. Nancy received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Estate Planning And Wealth Transfer & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Nancy Howard at a Glance
Nancy Howard is a Special Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on estate planning and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1977) and Stanford University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nancy Howard
- Nancy Howard is a lawyer practicing private wealth services, tax, estate planning and wealth transfer and 1 other area of law
- Nancy received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Nancy practices at Sheppard Mullin in Los Angeles, CA
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Nancy Howard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy Howard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Estate Planning & Probate in Los Angeles
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax Law in Los Angeles
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Nancy 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 Nancy Howard's practice in the field of estate planning and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nancy Howard brings 49+ 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 estate planning and tax, Nancy Howard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Nancy Howard 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 Nancy Howard Handles in Los Angeles
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