Addison & Howard, P.A.
400 N. Tampa St., Suite 1100
Tampa, FL 33602-4714
Phone: 813-419-1810
Fax: 813-228-6000
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Laura H. Howard

Laura H. Howard

Partner since August 1, 2009
Location:
Tampa, Florida
Phone:
813-419-1810
Fax:
813-228-6000
E-mail:

I earned my Licentiate in Law, Cum Laude in 1986 from the Universidad Autonoma de Centroamerica in San Jose, Costa Rica . In 1992 I earned my Juris Doctor, Cum Laude from Stetson University College of Law. I developed expertise in habeas corpus and civil rights matters while serving as Staff Attorney with the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida.

I have handled legal matters and conducted extensive research involving appeals, contract disputes, municipal liability, and construction litigation. I also served with the United Nations in Namibia, Africa, as Elections Supervisor with responsibility for overseeing various aspects of the national election for the constitutional assembly.

I am fluent in Spanish and conversant in French.

My goal is to provide prompt and efficient service to all of the firm's clients while focusing on moving each matter to a conclusion.

Year Joined Firm

  • 2008

Areas of Practice

  • 100% Commercial Litigation

Litigation Percentage

  • 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 1993
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1993
  • Costa Rica, 1986

Education

  • Universidad Autonoma de Centro America, San Jose, Costa Rica
    • Licentiate in Law (Cum Laude) - 1986
  • Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida
    • Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) - December, 1992

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Hillsborough County Bar Association

Past Employment Positions

  • The Solomon Law Group, P.A., Senior Attorney, 2000 - 2008
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Staff Attorney, 1996 - 2000

Previous Names

  • Laura Herrera, 1993

Languages

  • Spanish
  • French

Our law firm represents clients on business litigation and legal malpractice matters as well as appeals in Tampa, Florida. We also serve the Florida cities of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Palm Harbor, Town 'n' Country, Lakeland, Bradenton, Sarasota, North Port, and Venice and the Tampa Bay counties of Hillsborough County, Sarasota County, Manatee County, Pasco County, Polk County, Hernando County and Pinellas County.