Geoffrey A. "Geoff" Howell
About Geoffrey A. Howell
Geoffrey A. Howell is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Geoffrey A. Howell is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Boston, MA
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