Howard established Central Mass Mediation & Arbitration, to provide the bridge that allows parties resolve their differences between themselves rather than relying on a typically inefficient, expensive, and time-consuming judicial system. As a seasoned litigator and certified mediator, Howard knows the significant costs associated with lengthy legal conflicts and he firmly believes that alternative dispute resolution can provide a better way to resolve conflict. Over the course of his 38-year career, Howard has provided representation as insurance defense counsel as well as plaintiff’s counsel on a wide range of civil matters from personal injury to commercial and employment disputes to family law matters. Howard has appeared before most state and federal courts and tribunals in the Commonwealth as well as representing clients before the ABCC, DEP, the United States Department of Defense, and the Social Security Administration. Howard has been recognized as a Top Attorney by the Boston Magazine and as a Thomson Reuters Peer-rated Super Lawyer 2016-2022.Howard continues to serve as counsel to a number of closely held businesses on matters involving business planning and strategy, employment, and corporate matters. Howard has also had the good fortune of founding and operating several businesses, including OVO, a snowsport helmet manufacturing and distribution company, and BABA, an award-winning sushi restaurant. He also served for nine years as the President of JEMS of New England, a real estate holding company dedicated to environmental remediation and the sale of over pieces of 40 commercial real estate. Outside of his professional work, Howard has served the Worcester community by participating on various non-profit boards, has started several non-profit organizations and was a long-time board member and President of the Jewish Community Center. Howard recently was a volunteer mentor in the EforAll small business entrepreneurship program and, finally, he is a proud 4-time participant in the Pan Mass Challenge, the world’s largest athletic fundraising event for cancer research and treatment. Specialties: Mediation & Arbitration, Business Planning and Strategy