About Jake T. Howell:
A San Diego Employment Lawyer for Employees
Big Firm Expertise. Small Firm Focus.
Your One Shot At Justice in San Diego
When you've been wronged, you get one chance to get what you deserve.
But most people don’t get what they deserve. They get what their employment lawyer negotiates. Most people find themselves at large, high-volume firms, handed off to support staff, and treated like just another case number.
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I'm Jake T. Howell. I built my employment law practice to ensure that when you call to talk about your case, your employment lawyer picks up the phone to discuss, not a paralegal or a case manager.
Fighting for Worker Rights in San Diego
I didn't grow up wealthy. I know how the system we live in can favor the rich and powerful, forcing hardworking employees to do twice as much for a fraction of the benefit.
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After graduating from the University of Southern California School of Law, I started my career at McDermott Will & Schulte, a major international law firm. I saw exactly how the "other side" operates. I learned their strategies and how they use their perceived firepower and false sense of authority to intimidate employees.
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At the end of the day, our legal system is the great equalizer. No matter what they try to throw at us, we are entitled to our day in court in front of a jury of our peers, not theirs. And in court, it's just your employment lawyer vs. their employment lawyer.
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I built this practice on a simple principle: hardworking employees deserve access to the best counsel money can buy.​ My passion is leveling the playing field by taking on the "big guys" and protecting hardworking employees from some of the worst parts of our modern society.
My Life When I Am Not Fighting for Employee Rights
When I'm not in the office or the courtroom, you can usually find me:
(1) at the best local gym in San Diego, Ocean Pacific Gym & Wellness;
(2) running through the hills of La Jolla with my rescue dog, Roxy; or
(3) refueling with my wife at one of San Diego’s many fantastic Italian Restaurants (our favorite is Enoteca Adriano).​
Dedicated Employment Law Representation for Employees
My job is more than just winning your employment law case; it's taking the burden off your shoulders. When you hire me, you can trust that your employment law case is being handled with the highest level of skill and attention.
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Here’s what you can expect from me:
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No "Legalese."
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I will explain every step of your employment law case in plain English. You will always know what's happening and why.
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Total Transparency.
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You will never be in the dark. I work for you, and you will have the final say on every important decision, including when and if you settle.
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The Skill & Will to Prevail.
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I give every case the attention it deserves, starting from day one. It is this philosophy that ensures my clients receive the best possible settlement offers.
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Me and my fiance enjoying dinner at one of San Diego's many great Italian restaurants. Our favorite thing to do.
Roxy, after completing her first half-marathon in Big Bear California.
No Fees Until We WIN!
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Southern California (USC)
Jake earned his J.D. from the University of Southern California, where he also earned a Business Law Certificate and the USC Law Tax Institute Scholarship. Jake excels in his understanding of complex legal structures, having earned high honors in Business Organizations and the American Jurisprudence Award in Mergers and Acquisitions (an award given to the student earning the highest grade and rank in the class). During law school, Jake was also a teacher’s assistant for an undergraduate law course and a member of USC Gould’s Hale Moot Court Honors Program.
B.S., summa cum laude, Accounting
Monmouth University, Honors School
Jake graduated summa cum laude from Monmouth University, and earned his B.S. in Business Administration, with a concentration in accounting. While at Monmouth, Jake ran Division I cross-country and track & field, earning all-East honors in his senior year. Not only did he excel on the track, but he also excelled in the classroom. Jake earned the two most prestigious college scholarships from the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, which were given to New Jersey students showing the most promise in the field of accounting. Jake also earned a full-time audit position at the number one ranked audit firm in the world, Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC), but turned it down to pursue his law degree.