Howell Law Group, PLLC – Hampton Roads Employment Law

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Melissa Howell has been working in the legal field since 1995. Today she is considered by her peers to be one of the top labor and employment law attorneys in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Ms. Howell believes that pro-active human resource practices can go a long way in preventing future litigation. In the event of litigation, however, Ms. Howell is licensed before every court in the Commonwealth as well as in Federal courts including the United States Supreme Court.
Top Attorney
Ms. Howell has earned distinctions from:

* U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law & Best Lawyers, Women in the Law;
* Inside Business – Top Forty Under 40
* Virginia Super Lawyers – Rising Star and Super Lawyer;
* Virginia Business – Virginia Legal Elite & Top 50 Women Attorneys in Virginia; and
* Coastal Virginia Magazine – Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Howell Law Group is conveniently located at the corner of S. Independence Boulevard and South Boulevard, just blocks from the Virginia Beach Town Center and the world-renowned Mount Trashmore Park. Complimentary parking is available for clients and guests.

WELCOME TO HOWELL LAW GROUP, PLLC

The Supreme Court

Melissa Howell has been working in the legal field since 1995. Today she is considered by her peers to be one of the top labor and employment law attorneys in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Ms. Howell believes that pro-active human resource practices can go a long way in preventing future litigation. In the event of litigation, however, Ms. Howell is licensed before every court in the Commonwealth as well as in Federal courts including the United States Supreme Court.

Top Attorney

*   U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law & Best Lawyers, Women in the Law;
*   Inside Business – Top Forty Under 40;
*   Virginia Super Lawyers – Rising Star and Super Lawyer;
*   Virginia Business – Virginia Legal Elite & Top 50 Women Attorneys in Virginia; and
*   Coastal Virginia Magazine – Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia.

Honest | Experienced | Responsive | Efficient

Howell Law Group, PLLC advises businesses throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia on Labor and Employment Law. The firm teams up with executives, management and Human Resources to help navigate the often confusing and complex state and federal regulations with which every business must comply. The mission of the firm is to reduce or eliminate legal risk, to promote a positive working environment and to assist leadership in achieving and maintaining success.

Honest

Howell Law Group knows that integrity is at the core of its success and ability to retain its clients. From honesty in billing to honesty in advice, clients can rely on Ms. Howell to be honest and straightforward. Ms. Howell has earned several prestigious awards in which integrity was one of the determining criteria.

Experienced

Ms. Howell has been working in the legal field since 1995, focusing her practice on Labor and Employment Law since 2002. Before founding her own firm, she practiced law with a prestigious regional firm in Hampton Roads followed by a national Labor and Employment Law boutique. Ms. Howell has worked with businesses of all sizes. She teams up with business owners, in-house attorneys, and management teams, offering guidance concerning both routine and complex labor and employment law issues. No matter the size of the business, Ms. Howell knows proactive planning and early intervention result in lower legal expenses and fewer headaches.

Responsive

Responsiveness is oftentimes essential when a business has a Labor and Employment Law need. On-site audits, workplace incidents and the like all need immediate attention. At Howell Law Group, we understand the value to our clients of being there when needed.

Efficient

In order to offer businesses of varying sizes cost effective, reliable legal services, Howell Law Group has developed and is constantly refining excellent processes and systems to serve its clients at the highest level while lowering its cost of doing business. Ms. Howell was motivated to step away from a national practice where she was successful to launch her own firm so that she could offer quality employment law services in a more efficient manner.

MELISSA JACKSON HOWELL, ESQ.