Atty. Todd R. Howell

Atty. Todd R. Howell

TODD R. HOWELL is a founding Partner of The Firm.

Sherman Oaks Sherman Oaks 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (805) 962-4000 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Todd R. Howell at a glance

Todd R. Howell is an Of Counsel based in Sherman Oaks, California, practicing at Tharpe And Howell Llp. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on residential, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California All California State Courts U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court - C (1973). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County and American Bar Associations Southern California Defense Counsel Association. Serands clients in Sherman Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • TODD R. HOWELL is a founding Partner of The Firm
  • He is AV Rated – having achieved the highest rating available to attorneys nationwide
  • In addition to being a licensed attorney, Mr. Howell has held a California Real Estate Broker’s License since 1987 and actively assists owners and managers of Commercial and Multi-Family Dwellings on a wide range of matters including: • Acquisitions (malls, strip malls, raw land, and single and multi-family dwellings). • Negotiation and drafting of commercial and residential lease terms. • Lease agreement review and update to confirm/ensure enforceability and other matters of concern. • Dispute resolution (landlord/tenant/contractor/municipalities). • Asset management and commercial real estate sales. • Redesign of commercial space. • Habitability complaints. • Mold intrusion, water damage, claims and repair. • Premises liability
  • Mr. Howell also successfully represents a broad range of clients on matters relating to general civil litigation, labor law and employment litigation, wrongful termination, business litigation, and personal injury, and has been a guest speaker on various issues related to business and employment law
  • Memberships American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) American Bar Association Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Los Angeles County Bar Association Santa Barbara County Bar Association Southern California Defense Counsel Association

Practice Areas Explained

Todd R. Howell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd R. Howell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Todd R. Howell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Todd R. Howell

Where is Todd R. Howell's law office located?
Todd R. Howell's law practice is located in Sherman Oaks, California. The firm is Tharpe And Howell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Todd R. Howell handle?
Todd R. Howell focuses on residential, personal injury, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Todd R. Howell practiced law?
Todd R. Howell has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Todd R. Howell go to law school?
Todd R. Howell earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Todd R. Howell for a consultation?
You can contact Todd R. Howell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Todd R. Howell received?
Todd R. Howell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1973
B.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California All California State Courts U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court - C
Admitted: 1973

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