Atty. Robert E. Howard, Sr.

Atty. Robert E. Howard, Sr.

Wake County Chief Legal Aid Attorney, 1970-1972. Solicitor, Wake County District Courts, 1970-1972.

Raleigh Raleigh 56 Years Experience 56 year
Call (919) 516-9996

Profile Summary

About Robert E. Howard, Sr. at a glance

Robert E. Howard, Sr. is a Managing Partner based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Howard, McCoy & Bolton, LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, alimony, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1970), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1971), U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1973), and Pennsylvania (1974). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law School (LL.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wake County Bar Association. Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Wake County Chief Legal Aid Attorney, 1970-1972
  • Solicitor, Wake County District Courts, 1970-1972

Author

  • "The Alimony Complaint," North Carolina Bar Foundation, 1987
  • "Challenging Social Services," Family Law In Bush's America, "Challenging the System," North Carolina Family Law Specialist Group, 2005

Speaker

  • "CPA on the Hot Seat," CPA/Law Forum, 2004
  • "CPA on the Hot Seat," CPA/Law Forum, 2008
  • "CPA on the Hot Seat," CPA/Law Forum, 2009

Practice Areas Explained

Robert E. Howard, Sr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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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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Alimony / Spousal Support

Robert E. Howard, Sr. is one of 9,437 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in North Carolina →

Domestic Violence Defense

Robert E. Howard, Sr. is one of 12,045 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert E. Howard, Sr.

Where is Robert E. Howard, Sr.'s law office located?
Robert E. Howard, Sr.'s law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Howard, McCoy & Bolton, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert E. Howard, Sr. handle?
Robert E. Howard, Sr. focuses on divorce, family law, alimony, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Robert E. Howard, Sr. practiced law?
Robert E. Howard, Sr. has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Robert E. Howard, Sr. go to law school?
Robert E. Howard, Sr. earned their education at (LL.B., 1970).
How can I contact Robert E. Howard, Sr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert E. Howard, Sr. received?
Robert E. Howard, Sr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law School
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1973
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
Virginia
Admitted: 1995

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