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Howard L. Williams, Tax Attorney in Greensboro, North Carolina

focused on Tax and Tax Litigation

Greensboro, NC

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Howard L. Williams is an attorney based in Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation.

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Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA
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Tax · Tax Litigation
  • Handles Tax and Tax Litigation matters from Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026).

About Howard L. Williams: Howard L. Williams is an attorney based in Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation.

Areas of practice

Howard's practice areas in Greensboro

Howard concentrates on tax and tax litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Howard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Tax cases in Greensboro, North Carolina

Howard takes tax matters in Greensboro, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Howard agrees to represent you.

Tax Litigation cases in Greensboro, North Carolina

Howard takes tax litigation matters in Greensboro, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Howard agrees to represent you.

Biography

Howard L. Williams, tax attorney serving Greensboro

Howard L. Williams is an attorney based in Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation. Howard works from Greensboro, North Carolina and takes on tax matters across the region.

Howard Williams has over 40 years of experience representing privately held companies and their shareholders. His diverse practice includes representation in connection with tax planning and litigation, general corporate work, employee benefits and executive compensation, and aviation matters.

Howard has extensive experience representing businesses in tax disputes or controversies in district courts, the United States Tax Court, and before the Internal Revenue Service and North Carolina Department of Revenue. He also advises clients on corporate tax planning and tax strategies.

Before joining Brooks Pierce, Howard worked for the Office of Chief Counsel for the United States Treasury, Washington, D.C. as a tax specialist and litigator. He currently serves as a representative to the Southeastern Liaison Committee to the Internal Revenue Service.

Howard provides counsel on management incentive plans, employee stock ownership plans, deferred compensation, and corporate finance for closely held companies.

Howard provides general corporate counsel on issues related to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, contract negotiation and document preparation, and tax-related transactions.

Howard represents various businesses and organizations in the transportation and aviation industries on a myriad of issues. His experience includes representing North Carolina’s largest privately held trucking company, representing numerous airlines, and helping to fund and finance one of the nation’s fastest growing aviation maintenance facilities.

Howard's approach to tax cases

Howard Williams has over 40 years of experience representing privately held companies and their shareholders. His diverse practice includes representation in connection with tax planning and litigation, general corporate work, employee benefits and executive compensation, and aviation matters. Howard has extensive experience representing businesses in tax disputes or controversies in district…

The kind of cases Howard takes

Howard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax and tax litigation matters in Greensboro and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Howard studied and practices

  • Wake Forest University

    J.D. · 1972

  • North Carolina State University

    BS · 1969

Jurisdictions

Howard's state bar admissions

  • North Carolina, Unit

    ACTIVE

Howard studied at J.D. in Wake Forest University and BS in North Carolina State University.

Law school and academic background

Howard completed J.D. in Wake Forest University and BS in North Carolina State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Howard runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Howard's legal honors and published work

Howard has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — for Tax Law (2022-2025)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Selected by his peers for inclusion in

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — © in Tax Law and Tax Litigation & Controversy (2003-2025)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026).

Locations

Howard L. Williams's office in Greensboro

Howard's primary office is at 230 North Elm Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 26000. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

230 North Elm Street

Greensboro, North Carolina 26000

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Hiring guide

How to hire Howard L. Williams — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Howard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Howard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Howard's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Howard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a tax attorney in Greensboro, North Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Howard

Howard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Howard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Howard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Howard L. Williams

  • How much does it cost to hire Howard for a tax case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Howard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Howard offer a free consultation?

    Howard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Howard's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Howard's current terms during booking.

  • How long do tax cases in North Carolina typically take?

    Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Howard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Howard take my case if I'm outside Greensboro?

    Howard is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Howard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Howard?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Howard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Howard accepting new tax clients right now?

    Howard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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