Tom is one of the founding partners of the firm. He is recognized as a pre-eminent lawyer with over 30 years of experience in the practice of civil litigation. Many lawyers regularly refer challenging cases to him in recognition of his ability and skill.
Tom has an enviable record of outstanding successes in nursing home neglect cases as well as business litigation and contested probate matters. Although he concentrates in those areas, he also has extensive experience in handling malpractice cases, copyright and other intellectual property disputes, and admiralty work. He represents clients in jury trials as well as mediations and arbitrations. At all times, he aggressively pursues his clients’ goals, always mindful of the client’s interests and needs. His consistent purpose is to help our clients obtain justice and appropriate compensation for their losses.
He is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell, has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” by his peers. He is a proud member of the American Association for Justice and its New Jersey affiliate and is a long-standing member of the AAJ’s Nursing Home Litigation Group.
Tom grew up in New Jersey and upstate New York. He received his law degree from New York University Law School where he was an editor of one of the law reviews. He received his B.A. from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, majoring in Philosophy, where he was a winner of the Sutherland Prize. He is admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey and New York, as well as the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Testimonials From Clients
“I am writing to send you a huge THANK YOU for all your help, consideration, professionalism, and care that you and your firm (thank you too Diane!) put into our case. It meant a lot to us that some sort of justice was served. And the settlement has helped our family in the time of our loss…“
“Tom is a professional, results-oriented attorney who is personable and easy to work with. Words cannot properly express my gratitude for Tom Howard and his legal expertise that absolutely is the reason my company is now prospering. Not only was he an expert in litigation, he was a pleasure to watch as he commandeered the court, the case, and the outcome.……Tom Howard is simply the best at what he does.”
“I highly recommend Tom and all the lawyers at Howard Law. After my husband died in a trucking accident, I didn’t know what to do until I spoke with Tom. He filed suit for wrongful death and obtained a seven-figure settlement for me and my children.
Throughout the process, Tom and his associates are professional but very caring and concerned for us. He always did what he said he would do and I always felt he was doing his best for us. We are all very grateful for everything he did.
When I recently needed a lawyer to help us, Tom is the only lawyer I considered.”
Testimonials from other lawyers:
“Tom has skill in framing the issues and mastery in presenting his case with maximum effectiveness to the judge and the jury. His keen intellect is manifest as his knowledge of the law. Perhaps most important he carries all of his talent and accomplishments with grace and humility.
He is a top-shelf litigator. Smart, committed and hardworking.”
“Tom is a diligent and persistent litigator, whose effectiveness and success in the courtroom, and expertise in both substantive law and procedure, is supplemented by his negotiating skills, keen insight and sound judgment in all phases of a dispute or case. His intelligence, analytic ability, commitment, and integrity are invaluable in achieving positive results for his clients.
Tom is highly intelligent, analytical and has solid judgment.“
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Frank Golz
Frank is a member of the firm’s nursing home abuse and neglect, probate, and employment law teams. His practice is concentrated in the complex nature of nursing home cases, and area litigation that requires knowledge of elder abuse, medical malpractice and, wrongful death law. Prior to joining the firm, Frank practiced at a regional defense firm where he handled complex tort litigation.
Frank grew up in Ringwood, NJ, and earned his BA in 2009 from The College of New Jersey with a degree in Political Science, and in 2018 he received his law degree from the Rutgers Law School. He is admitted to practice law in the State and Federal courts of New Jersey.
Gerald H. Litwin
Gerry is of counsel to the firm. Through his extensive knowledge and many years of experience, he has earned the esteem of his peers, with a reputation as one of the most capable tax and estate attorneys in the State of New Jersey. He is rated by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell as a preeminent lawyer with an “AV” rating.
Gerry concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, federal and state taxation, and corporate and business transactions. He is admitted to practice law in the federal and state courts of New Jersey and New York and in the United States Tax Court.
He obtained his law degree from Columbia University and a B..A. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Pamela A. Hulnick, Of Counsel
When the firm’s clients need assistance in dealing with a bankrupt debtor, Pamela works with as counsel to the firm to represent that client in the Bankruptcy Courts of New Jersey and New York.
Pamela is admitted to the practice of law in the federal and state courts of New Jersey and New York.
She received her law degree from Duke University School of Law in 1989 and a bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College.