Howard’s lifelong commitment to making a difference where it really counts has resulted in a 48 year career in law. While his main focus is on results, his success is rooted in his relationships with clients and his connection to his community. He manages his practice with integrity, communication, and humor.
About
Howard enjoys the diversity of a range of specialties including conservatorships/guardianships and estate planning. He has handled thousands of conservatorships. In recent years, he has discovered his greatest passion in his practice of law. Howard serves as a court appointed counsel for Los Angeles and Ventura Superior Court, representing conservatees. He is the voice for those that have no voice. Howard says that this is the most rewarding work he does. This is truly an area of passion and compassion for Howard.
Howard believes that Pro Bono work is an essential professional responsibility in order to improve access to justice for those with limited resources. In addition to serving the legal community, he is active in the community where he lives and works. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Camarillo Family YMCA, contributed to the Camarillo Hospice as a farmer, and served as past president on the Mutual Water Boards and Homeowners Association Boards. Howard spearheaded Ventura County’s #1 fundraising team for MAKING STRIDES against BREAST CANCER.
When Howard is not in the office assisting clients with legal matters, he is usually elsewhere helping friends, family, neighbors, and strangers with anything and everything, He loves contributing and making a difference wherever he is.
Education
Southwestern School of Law, J.D.
UCLA, Political Science B.A.
Co-Curricula Law Experience
Ventura Superior Court
Los Angeles Superior Court
Judge Pro Tem for Van Nuys, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica courthouses – 12 yrs
Court Appointed Counsel representing conservatees- 45+ yrs
Credentialed Instructor for Los Angeles Community Colleges
