400 North Tampa Street
Suite 1100
Tampa, Florida 33602
Phone: (813) 223-2000
Fax: (813) 228-6000

Attorney Profiles

Laura H. Howard

Tampa, Florida
Partner, since August 1, 2009

Phone: (813) 223-2000
Fax: (813) 228-6000
Email: howard@mcalaw.net

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 Organization

  • 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, 1986
    Licentiate in Law
    Honors: Cum Laude

  • Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida, December, 1992
    Juris Doctor
    Honors: Cum Laude

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 Organization Name

  • Laura Herrera, 1993

Languages

  • Spanish

Birth Information

  • January 30, 1966, Ciudad Quesada, Costa Rica

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