James Howard

Partner

T 206.757.8336 Seattle
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James Howard has an extensive background in complex commercial litigation with a focus on class actions, contract matters, product liability, and government litigation. His work experience also includes government representation in jurisdictions across the country as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Tort Claims Act Group.
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Admitted to Practice

  • District of Columbia, 2004
  • Washington, 2006
  • U.S. District Court District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

Education

  • J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, 1999
    • Executive Editor, Notre Dame Law Review
    • Legal Writing Teaching Assistant
  • B.A., University of Illinois, 1995

Professional Recognition

    • Recognized as a "Future Star" by Benchmark Litigation, 2015
    • Named as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers, 2018-present
    • Listed as a Washington Super Lawyer, 2014-2019
    • Listed as a "Rising Star" by Washington Super Lawyers, 2010-2012
    • Law clerk for the Honorable Cornelia G. Kennedy, United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, 1999-2000
    • Trial Attorney, Attorney General's Honors Program, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division
    • Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, Aviation and Admiralty Group

Background

    • Partner, 2008-2015; Associate, 2005-2008 – Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Seattle
    • Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Washington, D.C., 2002-2005
    • Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., 2000-2002
    • Law Clerk, Hon. Cornelia G. Kennedy, U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, Detroit, 1999-2000
    • Summer Associate, Sidley & Austin, Chicago, 1998 and 1999
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