Howard N. Ecker
About Howard N. Ecker
Howard N. Ecker is a lawyer based in Las Vegas, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. Howard N. Ecker is recognized in the following practice area:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Family Law
Current Firm: Ecker Law Group PLLC
Education: New York University, J.D., graduated 1973
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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