Atty. Nigel Lee Howard

Atty. Nigel Lee Howard

Nigel Lee Howard is a lawyer practicing aviation, licensing, advertising and 7 other areas of law. Nigel has been licensed for 33 years.

New York New York 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Nigel Lee Howard at a glance

Nigel Lee Howard is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Covington & Burling LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, ip, securities, entertainment, and aviation. Admitted to practice in New York (1993). Educated at Lancaster University, England (LL.B., 1987). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Nigel Lee Howard is a lawyer practicing aviation, licensing, advertising and 7 other areas of law
  • Nigel has been licensed for 33 years
  • Nigel practices at Covington & Burling LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Nigel Lee Howard's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Securities Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nigel Lee Howard

Where is Nigel Lee Howard's law office located?
Nigel Lee Howard's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Covington & Burling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nigel Lee Howard handle?
Nigel Lee Howard focuses on business, ip, securities, entertainment, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Nigel Lee Howard practiced law?
Nigel Lee Howard has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Nigel Lee Howard go to law school?
Nigel Lee Howard earned their education at (LL.B., 1987).
How can I contact Nigel Lee Howard for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Lancaster University, England
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993

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