Atty. Paula J. Howell
Paula Howell focuses her practice on litigation matters. Paula regularly counsels clients involved in complex commercial and construction litigation.
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About Paula J. Howell at a glance
Paula J. Howell is a business and litigation attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Admitted to practice in United States, Florida. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2022 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paula Howell focuses her practice on litigation matters
- Paula regularly counsels clients involved in complex commercial and construction litigation
- Paula also has experience with matters involving torts, trademark infringement, and employment-related disputes
- She has conducted numerous administrative hearings and trials, including several jury trials, resulting in favorable outcomes for her clients
- Paula regularly engages in pro bono litigation, taking on matters including cross-national custody disputes and serving as a Guardian ad litem
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Paula J. Howell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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