Atty. William B Howell

Atty. William B Howell

William B Howell is a lawyer practicing aged and aging, elder law, advance directives and 26 other areas of law. William has been licensed for 53 years.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About William B Howell at a glance

William B Howell is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Jackson School of Law (J.D., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hinds County and Madison County Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William B Howell is a lawyer practicing aged and aging, elder law, advance directives and 26 other areas of law
  • William has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William B Howell's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William B Howell is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Mississippi →

Trusts

William B Howell is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Mississippi →

Probate

William B Howell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Mississippi →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William B Howell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Mississippi →

Power of Attorney

William B Howell is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William B Howell

Where is William B Howell's law office located?
William B Howell's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William B Howell handle?
William B Howell focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William B Howell practiced law?
William B Howell has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William B Howell go to law school?
William B Howell earned their education at (J.D., 1973).
How can I contact William B Howell for a consultation?
You can contact William B 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 William B Howell received?
William B Howell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Jackson School of Law
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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