Atty. Philip V. Howard
Philip V. Howard is a partner in the Fort Myers office.
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Philip V. Howard is a trusts attorney based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Florida International University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America (2026). Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Philip V. Howard is a partner in the Fort Myers office
- He focuses his practice in the areas of Trust and Estate Litigation, Guardianship Litigation, Fiduciary Litigation, and Estate Planning
- Philip has significant trial experience in the areas of inheritance disputes, fiduciary disputes, contested wills and trusts, guardianship disputes, elder exploitation injunctions and elder exploitation lawsuits and other contested probate matters
- Although Philip focuses his practices on the 20th Judicial Circuit, that is Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades Counties, he has handled cases all over the state of Florida
- In addition to his trial practice, Philip has handled multiple appellate matters including multiple matters wherein he has argued cases in front of the Second District Court of Appeal
- He also has wide experience with respect to the administration of Guardianship, Probate, and Trusts
- He has represented professional guardians, family members, and others in their fiduciary capacity as guardian, trustee, personal representative
- He has also, himself, served as third party professional fiduciary to bring stability when families are in dispute
- He has served as a member of the board of directors, including the chairman of the board, at Southwest Florida Christian Academy
- He has also served as a member of the board of directors of the SWFL Branch of the Florida State Guardianship Association
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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 Fort Myers 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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