D. Douglas “Mad Dog” Howard, Jr.
Profile
D. Douglas Howard, Jr. founded the law firm of Howard & Reed in 1970.
His practice focuses on Family Law, Personal Injury, Asbestos
Litigation, Class Action & Mass Tort, Civil Rights and Medical
Malpractice.
Through his years of experience, Doug has helped shape the law in
Louisiana. He is widely acknowledged as one of the most effective and
trusted family law attorneys in Louisiana and has been designated a
Louisiana Super Lawyer.
While always the utmost professional, Doug earned the name “Mad Dog”
early in his career for his courtroom tenacity. Accordingly, he has an
uncompromising commitment to fight on behalf of his clients and will
be as aggressive as any case requires.
Doug is an avid hunter, fisherman and photographer. He serves on the
board of the Nature Conservancy, dedicated to preserving a healthy
environment and wildlife. He has been featured in the press, including
New Orleans Magazine, Louisiana Life and St. Charles Avenue.
Education
Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D.
Bar Admissions
Louisiana State Bar
United States Supreme Court
United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of
Louisiana
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
All Louisiana State Courts
Associations
Louisiana Nature Conservancy Board Member
American Bar Association
Louisiana Association for Justice, Former Board of Governors
New Orleans Bar Association
St. Tammany Bar Association
Jefferson Parish Bar Association
New Orleans International Airport Aviation Board, Former Vice
Chairman, Former Legal Committee Chairman and Construction Committee
Chairman
New Orleans Alcohol and Beverage Board, Former Board Member
Urban League, Former Board Member
Junior Achievement, Former Board Member
Seminars Presented
Family Law: The Real World, Loyola University New Orleans College of
Law
Family Law Trial Techniques a la Mad Dog, Mississippi Trial Lawyers
Association
Speaker at numerous Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association seminars on
trial techniques