Atty. Richard A. Howard

Atty. Richard A. Howard

Richard A. Howard is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business mediation, family business law and 2 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard A. Howard at a glance

Richard A. Howard is a probate, family law, business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1966), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1966), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1967). Educated at Boston College (LL.B., 1966) and Brown University (B.A., 1963). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard A. Howard is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business mediation, family business law and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Richard practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Howard's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Richard A. Howard is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Richard A. Howard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

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Richard A. Howard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Richard A. Howard is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard A. Howard

Where is Richard A. Howard's law office located?
Richard A. Howard's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Howard handle?
Richard A. Howard focuses on probate, family law, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Richard A. Howard practiced law?
Richard A. Howard has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Richard A. Howard go to law school?
Richard A. Howard earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact Richard A. Howard for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Boston College
- 1966
B.A.
Brown University
- 1963

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1967

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