• B. A., The University of Texas at Austin, 1980
• The University of Texas School of Law, 1982
• J.D. South Texas College of Law, 1983
• Basic Mediation Training-A.A. White Dispute Resolution Institute, U. H, 1999

• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
• State Bar of Texas-Grievance Committee 1989-1994, Panel Chairman 1989-1992
• State Bar of Texas-Litigation and ADR Sections
• Houston Bar Association-Litigation and ADR Sections
• Houston Bar Association-Bench Bar and Fun Run Committees
• Texas Association of Attorney Mediators
• Credentialed Advanced Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
• Recipient of the Houston Bar Association President’s Pro Bono Star Award, 2018
• Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow

For over 35 years Steven Howard handled and tried cases involving wrongful death, brain injury, trucking, motor vehicles, premises, commercial disputes, employment, construction defect, toxic tort, products liability, fire loss, nonsubscriber and many others.

Though he mediated part time in 1999, Steve began mediating full time in January 2017. He prepares for each mediation by analyzing and not just reviewing the parties submitted materials. He presses the parties at each step to more fully examine their positions, including their perceived strengths, weaknesses, misconceptions, emotions, fears, risks, and time constraints. By actively listening, asking pointed questions, probing risk tolerance, and economic options, he draws the parties towards the finish line of a final settlement. When necessary he will play “devil’s advocate” and will point out facts and legal issues favorable to the opposing side. As a result, parties can better assess their risk in deciding to settle or proceeding to trial. Trials always present a great risk. Settlement through mediation is almost always a better choice than the expense, uncertainty and inconclusiveness of a trial.

Mediations:

Half-Day and Night Mediations:  $700-$1000 per party based upon issues, amount in controversy, and number of parties.

Full-Days: $1000.00-$2500 per party based upon issues, amount in controversy, and number of parties.

Please contact Steve to discuss your case and get a rate . Thank you.