Michael Howard

Michael Howard has an extensive background in business, management, technology, consulting, and real estate. Michael helps businesses in various stages, from startup and rapid expansion to exit transactions/strategies. He has presented and lectured extensively on negotiation, restructuring, workouts, general business matters, mergers & acquisitions, and various unique forms of sales of assets. Michael has acted as outside general counsel and as a strategic M&A advisor for hundreds of business clients. Michael represents companies that range in size from small companies with fewer than 10 employees to large publicly traded companies. These clients cover many different industries, including: manufacturing, distribution, equipment, printing, retail, construction, hospitality, restaurant/food service, food science, food coatings, industrial coatings, agriculture, trucking, transportation, import/export, trades, professional services, real estate, advertising, marketing, franchise, cosmetics, education, pharmaceutical, health, medical, medical device, medical technology, development, web-based services, printed circuit boards, catalytic technology, software, PaaS, SaaS, payment systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, mobile-application development and other technology-based industries. Michael believes that businesses should maintain an entrepreneurial mindset in order to remain competitive, while practicing "preventive law" to avoid damaging enterprise value and incurring major unexpected liabilities. Often the first point of contact for any legal concerns, Michael diligently sees matters through from inception to resolution. Recognizing the interconnected nature of business challenges, he leverages his extensive network to introduce clients to a range of industry providers, from wealth management to international sourcing, ensuring comprehensive support. From advising startups to representing and negotiating with Fortune 500 - Michael understands business.