Atty. Timothy D. Howell
Tim Howell is one of the firm's three founding partners. His practice focuses on commercial and general litigation, with experience before courts and arbitrators in a number of areas, including oil and gas, premises liability, products liability, contract, construction law, insurance, and appellate matters.
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Timothy D. Howell is a Partner based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Moses Palmer & Howell, L.L.P.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas (1997). Educated at St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas (J.D. Dean, 1997) and Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas (B.A. History, 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tim Howell is one of the firm's three founding partners
- His practice focuses on commercial and general litigation, with experience before courts and arbitrators in a number of areas, including oil and gas, premises liability, products liability, contract, construction law, insurance, and appellate matters
- In addition to his litigation practice, Tim is experienced in negotiating and advising on oil and gas leases, pipeline easements, surface use agreements and other energy-related matters
- He also counsels individuals and companies in connection with transactions and various business issues
- Tim grew up in the Fort Worth area and graduated with honors from Texas Christian University
- He completed his legal studies at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio in 1997, graduating first in his class
- After law school, he returned home to Fort Worth and began his legal career
- Tim is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas
- Previously, he has been recognized as a "Rising Star" and a "Texas Superlawyer" by Texas Monthly magazine and as a "Top Attorney" by Fort Worth, Texas magazine
- In addition to a number of professional affiliations, Tim is actively involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth, serving as a long-time member, past president and scholarship committee member of its affiliated entity, the Panther Club
- He is also a proud supporter of TCU athletics and local youth sports
- Legal Experience Moses, Palmer & Howell, L.L.P., Fort Worth, Texas Partner, June 1, 2006, to present Focusing on general commercial and civil litigation, including: Oil & gas law Products liability defense Premises liability defense Contract law Construction law Cantey & Hanger, L.L.P., Fort Worth, Texas Associate, Litigation Section, September 1997-2003 Partner, Litigation Section, 2004-May 31, 2006 Bar Admissions And Organizations State Bar of Texas, 1997 Tarrant County Bar Association Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, 2000-2001 Publications Shayne D. Moses, Timothy D. Howell & Theresa Berend, Horizontal Drilling in the Barnett Shale-Traditional Oil and Gas Laws May Not Be a Good Fit, Fort Worth Business Press, at pp. 9-10, Fall 2005 (also available on-line at www.meritas.org/Article/pdf/HorizDrill.pdf or www.fwgs.org/oil/oilnews.pdf) So Long "Sweetheart" - State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v
- Gandy Swings the Pendulum Further to the Right As the Latest in a Line of Setbacks for Texas Plaintiff's, 29 ST
- MARY'S L.J. 47 (1997)
Intellectual Property Pirates
- Congress Raises the Stakes in the Modern Battle to Protect Copyrights and Safeguard the United States Economy, 27 ST
- MARY'S L.J. 613 (1996)
- Honors and Awards Texas Monthly-"Texas Rising Star" and Texas Superlawyer® - 2004 Community Involvement Panther Club of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth, Inc. President, 2004-2005 Member/Board Member, 1998-present Scholarship Committee Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Fort Worth, 1998-2001
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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