Barrett Howell, Founding Attorney
Barrett Howell is not your typical white-collar defense attorney.
He is the attorney of record for leaders who understand that silence is power, timing is leverage, and the most critical legal work happens before a subpoena arrives.
Working with Barrett is like flying first class instead of economy during turbulence.
The storm may still hit.
But in one cabin, you’re bracing alone, scanning for signals.
In the other, someone calmly leans in and says—“You’re going to be fine.”
That’s the Howell difference.
Innovative solutions for the toughest challenges.
Where others wait for the government to move, Barrett anticipates.
Where others play checkers—reacting to subpoenas, scrambling around press releases—he plays chess:
- Mapping pressure points.
- Neutralizing exposure before it materializes.
- Controlling the narrative before it reaches a courtroom—or a headline.
He is not just your counsel. He is your calm.
Not because he minimizes what’s happening, but because he’s already ten steps ahead of it.
He Doesn’t Just Protect You in Court— He Shields You at Home
In moments of legal exposure, the pressure doesn’t stop at the office.
Barrett understands the emotional toll of scrutiny—and he prevents his clients from having to carry it alone.
Unlike most attorneys, Barrett opens early dialogue with spouses and partners to offer them clarity, confidence, and answers.
Without violating privilege. Without placing the emotional labor on you.
Because when your life is under the microscope, the last thing you should have to do is explain the legal risk to the people you love.