US Bankruptcy Judge in L.A. 1988-2002 (Ret); since then, full-time practice of bankruptcy law. Avail as expert witness to testify in state ct, US District Ct, arbitrations on all bankruptcy issues incl: did bankruptcy lawyer commit malpractice; who owns assets/causes of action during/after bankruptcy; did bankruptcy discharge debt being sued on, etc. Nationally cert by American Bd of Certification as both consumer & business bankruptcy law specialist & Cert Bankruptcy Specialist by CA State Bar. Former federal prosecutor, extensive experience in business litigation. Also available to consult on bankruptcy issues. Taught bankruptcy for various bar assns & CLE providers; published various articles/Lead author Rutter Group CA Bankruptcy Practice Guide.

Chapter 7, Chapter 11, business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy, receiverships, financial distress advisory, managed liquidations, municipal debt adjustment, debtor/creditor disputes, bankruptcy mediation. With over 35 years of experience as a bankruptcy attorney and trustee, Howard is capable of opining about the full spectrum of issues related to Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy matters. He has served as both a testifying and non-testifying expert in cases involving such issues as defenses to avoidable transfers and fraudulent conveyances, community property interests, and the effects of material misrepresentations made by debtors. He held a certification in business bankruptcy law for more than 20 years and has been an appointed U.S. Chapter 7 Trustee since 1995.