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James Howard
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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
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District of Columbia, 2004
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Washington, 2006
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U.S. District Court District of Columbia
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Washington
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U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
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U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Education
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J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, 1999
- Executive Editor, Notre Dame Law Review
- Legal Writing Teaching Assistant
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B.A., University of Illinois, 1995
Professional Recognition
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- 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
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- 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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