Vincent D. Howard brings a powerful combination of strategic discipline and deep empathy to his practice. A dedicated advocate for individuals who have suffered catastrophic life-altering events, Vincent has spent his legal career fighting tirelessly to hold wrongdoers accountable and secure justice for his clients. His life experiences—spanning military service, academic rigorousness, and high-stakes courtroom battles—uniquely shape his compassionate yet aggressive approach to personal injury law.
A native of Clarksville, Tennessee, Vincent’s foundational values of duty and service led him to enlist in the United States Army as a military police officer. Serving honorably from 1988 to 1992, his military career included service during Operation Desert Storm and high-profile security assignments, including providing security for the U.S. Vice President and Secretary of Defense in Seoul, South Korea.
Following his military service, Vincent relocated to Reno, Nevada, working in resort security while earning his B.A. in Sociology (with a minor in Ethnic Studies) from the University of Nevada, Reno. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor as a Dean’s Scholar from Western State College of Law in Fullerton, California.
Since graduating from law school, Vincent has focused exclusively on representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Driven by real, human stories of resilience in the face of negligence, he provides a strong voice for individuals and families dealing with unimaginable loss.
Vincent’s practice focuses heavily on:
- Catastrophic personal injury
- Spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Wrongful death cases
- Consumer protection and mass torts
Professional Leadership & Accolades
Vincent is an influential figure in the California legal community and a recognized champion for consumer rights and civil justice access. His extensive leadership and professional recognitions include:
- President, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA), 2016
- Board of Directors/Governors, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
- Board of Governors, American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- Southern California Super Lawyer (An honor awarded to less than 5% of attorneys in the state), consecutive recipient since 2013
- Unity Award Recipient, San Francisco Minority Bar Coalition, 2021
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell (The highest peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards)
Education
- J.D., Western State College of Law (Dean’s Scholar)
- B.A. in Sociology, University of Nevada, Reno (Minor in Ethnic Studies)
Admissions
- State Bar of California (2004)
- U.S. District Court for the Central, Southern, and Eastern Districts of California
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of California
- United States District Court for the Central District of California
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Education
- Western State College of Law
- Juris Doctor
- University of Nevada-Reno
- Bachelor of Arts – Sociology/ Minor: Ethnic Studies
Professional Organizations
- 2016 President Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
- Orange County Trial Lawyer Charities
Presentations
Mr. Howard has lectured at various legal conferences and events
- ACAOC-CAOIE-OCTLA Palm Springs Seminar. “Tips in Managing Your Law Practice” 2017
- CAALA Vegas “When a ‘Hello and a Handshake’ are Against the Law” 2017
- CAOC-CAOIE-OCTLA Palm Springs Seminar “Laying A Strong Foundation”
- Moderated the CAOC Annual Convention “New Law on Time-Limited Demands”