Known for his bold courtroom presence and fierce commitment to his clients, Howard is a formidable advocate. He is involved in some of the province’s most complex cases and well-known as one of the top litigators in British Columbia.

He is called upon in high-stakes and contentious disputes where smart, strategic advocacy and decisive action are required. Clients trust him to take control of difficult situations, advance their position forcefully, and do what is necessary to achieve results.

His practice is broad and high-profile and includes matters involving business and contract disputes, professional negligence, defamation, major public interest, constitutional law and catastrophic injuries. He works on precedent-setting decisions and argues matters at the BC Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada.

A highly skilled and persuasive litigator, Howard combines sharp legal instincts with the confidence to make difficult calls. He’s unafraid to take strong positions when the circumstances demand it. His advocacy is confident and colorful, and he has earned the respect of the bench and bar over his 40 years of practice.

Clients value his ability, creativity and direction. He is prepared to challenge assumptions and push matters forward when others might hesitate. That approach has earned him the reputation as a trusted advisor in the most demanding situations. At the same time, Howard recognizes that the cost of litigation can skyrocket in high conflict matters. He uses his seniority and personality to de-escalate where possible, thereby advancing the prospects of resolution for his client and maintaining cost control.

Howard is ranked by Benchmark Litigation and Martindale Hubble as a leading litigator in British Columbia

  • B.A., Political Science with Distinction, University of Hawaii, 1982
  • LL.B., University of British Columbia, 1985
  • King’s Counsel (appointed by The BC Attorney General), 2008