Atty. Peter James Howell

Atty. Peter James Howell

Peter James Howell is a lawyer practicing affordable housing/economic development, environmental, government & regulatory and 4 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Bradley University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Peter James Howell at a glance

Peter James Howell is a Senior Counsel based in Costa Mesa, California, practforg at Rutan Tucker Llp. They haand 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in California (2003). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., 2003) and Bradley University (B.A., 1998). Actiand member of Memberships Associations •State Bar of California •Orange County Bar Association. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter James Howell is a lawyer practicing affordable housing/economic development, environmental, government & regulatory and 4 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Bradley University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Peter practices at Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Costa Mesa 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 substantiand 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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Where is Peter James Howell's law office located?
Peter James Howell's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Rutan Tucker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Peter James Howell practiced law?
Peter James Howell has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
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Peter James Howell earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 2003
B.A.
Bradley University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003

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