Atty. Phillip S. Howell
With over 20 years of litigation and trial experience, Phillip Howell provides clients with early, accurate case assessments, always focused on trial outcomes and mediation strategy. He practices in commercial and insurance litigation with an emphasis on first-party insurance, maritime, construction defect, and professional negligence defense.
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Phillip S. Howell is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (JD, 2000) and University of West Florida (BA, 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With over 20 years of litigation and trial experience, Phillip Howell provides clients with early, accurate case assessments, always focused on trial outcomes and mediation strategy
- He practices in commercial and insurance litigation with an emphasis on first-party insurance, maritime, construction defect, and professional negligence defense
- A licensed Florida CPA, Phillip uses his accounting background to quickly analyze expert findings and financial issues
- He also handles complex transactional matters and is admitted to the U.S
- Tax Court
- Phillip holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Learn more about Phillip’s litigation and transactional experience at: gallowaylawfirm.com
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip S. Howell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Phillip S. Howell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Phillip S. Howell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Phillip S. Howell is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
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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 Tampa 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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