Howard Smith
Attorney at Law
Wisconsin
Patent Bar, IL
"Great experience working with Howard"
About
Prior to law school, Howard served with the Navy Civil Engineer Corps and worked in the legal department of a large construction company while attending law school. He is extremely familiar with the nuances of construction law and contract interpretation.
Howard's prior experience includes serving on active duty with the Navy Judge Advocate General Corps and with the Navy Office of General Counsel. Howard is skilled in construction law, contract law and criminal law.
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"Great experience working with Howard"
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"Fast and efficient."
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"Howard was very knowledgeable and responsive. He is friendly and overall provided excellent counsel."
Work History
Navy Office of General Counsel - NAVFAC
Attorney
Nov 2015 - Present
The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) is the Navy’s real estate and construction agent. It also is responsible for most of the Navy’s shore-side environmental and conservation program. NAVFAC provides facilities construction and operation and maintenance services; environmental services encompassing environmental planning, compliance, cleanup, pollution prevention, and more
NAVY JAG CORPS
Attorney
Oct 2011 - Present
Experience as Staff Judge Advocate, Prosecutor and Defense Counsel
Currently serving as Knowledge Management Officer
US Navy JAG Corps
Attorney
Oct 2011 - Nov 2015
Prosecuted and defended felony level offenses. Provided legal advice to Base Commander and Region Commander. Skilled in Freedom of Information Act, Ethics law and civilian personnel law.
Anson Industries
Contract Specialist
Jun 2008 - Oct 2011
Reviewed contracts between Subcontractor and General Contractor valued from $40 K to $20 M.
Identified clauses that put substantial risk on Subcontractor and drafted replacement clauses.
• Advised Las Vegas District Manager in $4M construction claim and managed initial document disclosure and subsequent discovery requests.
Navy Civil Engineer Corps
Civil Engineer
Sep 2001 - Aug 2007