THE LAW OFFICES OF
RICHARD T. HOWELL, JR., P.C.
Specializing in Commercial & Personal Injury Litigation
Firm
PRACTICE
AREAS
The Law Offices of Richard T. Howell, Jr., P.C. handle varied matters such as commercial litigation, plaintiffs’ contingency litigation, contract disputes, banking & financial institution litigation, commercial real estate, environment litigation, directors and officers liability, oil, gas, and energy litigation, construction litigation, consumer law, fraud, and other business torts.
The firm also represents its clients in arbitrations, administrative hearings, and fact-finding investigations. The firm handles cases in state and federal court, locally and nationally, on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, for and against numerous publicly held corporations, private corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individuals.
MY PHILOSOPHY
My commitment is to provide clients with high quality, personalized, and cost-effective legal services. My practice is devoted to complex commercial and personal injury litigation. I am an experienced trial lawyer with over 38 years of civil litigation experience. I meticulously prepare and aggressively litigate each case. I care deeply about the issues that affect my clients. I place a strong emphasis on thorough, responsive, and timely communication, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are fully understood and addressed.
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MY PROFILE
RICHARD T. HOWELL, JR.
Richard practices in the areas of commercial and personal injury litigation. He has handled cases in federal and state court for and against numerous publicly-held corporations, private corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individuals.
Representative Experience
Accomplished litigation attorney with a strong background in commercial and personal injury litigation including large, complex, and high-profile cases.
2023
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Confidential settlement for a national trader, processer, and recycler of raw materials for the stainless-steel industry
2022
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Confidential settlement for a national real estate company against a national paper company
2015
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Confidential settlement for 3 parties injured in an 18-wheeler accident with severe injuries
2012
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Confidential settlement for 26 parties in large real estate securities fraud case
2010
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Achieved damages and eviction award in favor of real estate limited partnership owners through verdict against “pill mill” pain clinic
2008
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$8.9 million jury verdict arising from sexual abuse of minors; largest personal injury verdict ever in Montgomery County
2008
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Defense verdict for national trucking company involving lost profits for delayed delivery
2007
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$3.75 million jury verdict for wrongful death with national and local media coverage of entire trial, including interviews on Entertainment Tonight and Court TV
2005
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$4.0 million settlement in fraud case against publicly-held credit union
1999
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Successful dismissal of officers and directors of publicly-held financial institution sued for $380 million
1993
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$9.0 million jury verdict for NYSE Bank against two doctors for fraud with judgment setting aside fraudulent transfers of hospital, buildings and houses
Reported Cases
Narsi v Weingarten Realty Investors, Lexis No. 01-06-00690-CV (Houston [1st Dist.] 2007, no writ); Lentino v. Frost National Bank, 159 S.W.3d 651 (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] 2003, no writ); Mescalero Energy, Inc. v. Underwriters Indemnity General Agency, Inc., 56 S.W.3d 313 (Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.] 2001, writ denied); City of Houston v. West Capital Financial Services Corp., 961 S.W.2d 687 (Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.] 1998, writ denied); Lentino v. Cullen Center Bank & Trust, 919 S.W.2d 743 (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] 1996, writ denied); Plaza Court, Ltd. v. West, 879 S.W.2d 271 (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] 1994, no writ); Hues v. Warren Petroleum Co., 814 S.W.2d 526 (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] 1991, writ denied); Winograd v. Willis, 789 S.W.2d 307 (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] 1990, writ denied).
License Dates
State Bar of Texas, 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2004
Preparatory and Legal Education
University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., 1983)
University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D., 1986)
Memberships
State Bar of Texas
Houston Bar Association
American Bar Association
The American Trial Lawyers Association
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
Houston Nominating Committee – Texas Bar Foundation
Houston Bar Foundation, Fellow
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Life Member
CONTACT
THE
LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD T. HOWELL, JR., P.C.
OUR ADDRESS
5850 San Felipe St, Ste. 500
Houston, TX 77057
Email: rthowell@lorthlaw.com
Tel: 713-400-7696
Fax: 713-400-7801
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