Howard E. Heiss
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 About Howard E. Heiss
Howard E. Heiss is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Howard E. Heiss is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: O'Melveny & Myers
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D. Cum Laude, graduated 1976 and University of Illinois - Chicago, B.A., graduated 1972
Location: Washington, DC
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