Danny Mark Howell, Appellate Attorney in Mclean, Virginia
Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights · 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Managing PartneratLaw Offices of Danny M. Howell, PLLC
Mclean, VA
Practicing appellate in Mclean since 1989.
- 37+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Danny Mark Howell is a managing partner based in McLean, VA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights. Danny has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Danny M. Howell, PLLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- McLean, VA
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · Civil Rights
- Handles Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights matters from McLean, VA.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Danny Mark Howell: Danny Mark Howell is a managing partner based in McLean, VA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights. Danny has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Danny M. Howell, PLLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Danny takes on
Danny concentrates on appellate, business, civil rights, consumer, and federal crimes. Each area below outlines the kind of case Danny handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Appellate cases in Mclean, Virginia
Danny takes appellate matters in Mclean, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danny agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Mclean, Virginia
Danny takes business matters in Mclean, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danny agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases in Mclean, Virginia
Danny takes civil rights matters in Mclean, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danny agrees to represent you.
Consumer cases in Mclean, Virginia
Danny takes consumer matters in Mclean, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danny agrees to represent you.
Federal Crimes cases in Mclean, Virginia
Danny takes federal crimes matters in Mclean, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danny agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Danny Mark Howell — appellate lawyer in Mclean
Danny Mark Howell is a managing partner based in McLean, VA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights. Danny has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Danny M. Howell, PLLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Danny Howell has been representing attorneys in professional liability suits, bar investigations and complaints, and disbarment actions before the federal courts and the United States Patent & Trademark Office, for 30 years. Danny also has an extensive insurance coverage practice in the areas of professional liability and commercial general liability insurance. He has lectured and published extensively on legal ethics and insurance topics.
Danny is admitted to practice and has practiced extensively in the state courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Sixth, and Federal Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He has also appeared pro hac vice in federal court cases in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of New York and the District of Minnesota.
From 2003 through 2016, Danny was a partner with the McLean, Virginia office of Richmond-based Sands Anderson, P.C. He joined Sands as part of its 2003 merger with Schraub Howell & Company, Chartered, where he served as managing partner. In 2016 Danny opened the Law Offices of Danny M. Howell, PLLC, a five-attorney litigation boutique in McLean, Virginia.
Danny carries an AV® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. He was a 2007 Fellow of the National Institute for Teaching Ethics and Professionalism and has served as an Adjunct Professor with the University of Richmond’s Public Safety Program.
Danny's approach to appellate cases
Danny Howell has been representing attorneys in professional liability suits, bar investigations and complaints, and disbarment actions before the federal courts and the United States Patent & Trademark Office, for 30 years. Danny also has an extensive insurance coverage practice in the areas of professional liability and commercial general liability insurance. He has lectured and published…
The kind of cases Danny takes
Danny reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and civil rights matters in Mclean and the surrounding Virginia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
George Mason University School of Law
J.D. · 1989
Indiana University
B.A. · 1978
Jurisdictions
Danny's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
2016 · ACTIVE
Maryland U.S. Court
1997 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1990 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1989 · ACTIVE
Virginia
1989 · ACTIVE
Danny studied at J.D. in George Mason University School of Law and B.A. in Indiana University.
Law school and academic background
Danny completed J.D. in George Mason University School of Law and B.A. in Indiana University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Danny runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Danny has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Danny's professional memberships and bar associations
of the National Instutute for Teaching Ethics and Professionalism. Danny has written numerous articles and contributed to continuing education materials on insurance coverage, legal malpractice, legal ethics and civil litigation topics. Prior to joining S
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Locations
Danny Mark Howell's office in McLean
Danny's primary office is at 6861 Elm St., Ste. 3D, McLean, VA, 22101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Law Offices of Danny M. Howell, PLLC
6861 Elm St., Ste. 3D
McLean, VA 22101
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Client reviews of Danny Mark Howell — 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
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How to hire Danny Mark Howell — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Danny usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Danny charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danny's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Danny will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Mclean, Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Danny
Danny discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Danny confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Danny's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Danny Mark Howell
How much does it cost to hire Danny for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Danny walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Danny offer a free consultation?
Danny charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danny's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Danny's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Virginia typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Danny gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Danny take my case if I'm outside Mclean?
Danny is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Danny will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Danny?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Danny will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Danny accepting new appellate clients right now?
Danny's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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