
Howard Michael Knee, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Entertainment, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratBlank Rome LLP
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing employment in Los Angeles since 1973.
- 53+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Howard Michael Knee is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and General. Howard has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blank Rome LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- Employment · Entertainment · General
- Handles Employment, Entertainment, and General matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Howard Michael Knee: Howard Michael Knee is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and General. Howard has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blank Rome LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Howard takes on
Howard concentrates on employment, entertainment, general, litigation, and trade secrets. Each area below outlines the kind of case Howard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Entertainment
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General
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Litigation
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Trade Secrets
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Wage & Hour
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Whistleblower
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Workers Comp
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Health Care
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Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Howard takes employment matters in Los Angeles, California. 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.
Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California
Howard takes entertainment matters in Los Angeles, California. 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.
General cases in Los Angeles, California
Howard takes general matters in Los Angeles, California. 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.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Howard takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, California. 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.
Trade Secrets cases in Los Angeles, California
Howard takes trade secrets matters in Los Angeles, California. 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
Meet Howard Michael Knee — employment lawyer in Los Angeles
Howard Michael Knee is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and General. Howard has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blank Rome LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Howard Michael Knee is a lawyer practicing employment, benefits & labor, class and collective actions and 15 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 53 years. Howard practices at Blank Rome LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
How Howard handles employment matters
Howard Michael Knee is a lawyer practicing employment, benefits & labor, class and collective actions and 15 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 53 years. Howard practices at Blank Rome LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Who Howard represents
Howard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, entertainment, and general matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
UCLA School of Law
J.D. · 1972
University of California, Los Angeles B.A. Political Science Departmental Honors
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Jurisdictions
Howard's state bar admissions
California
1973 · ACTIVE
Howard studied at J.D. in UCLA School of Law and — in University of California, Los Angeles B.A. Political Science Departmental Honors.
Law school and academic background
Howard completed J.D. in UCLA School of Law and — in University of California, Los Angeles B.A. Political Science Departmental Honors. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Howard runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Howard has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Howard's professional memberships and bar associations
MEMBERSHIPS American Bar Association Los Angeles County Bar Association Valley Beth Shalom
membership
Locations
Howard Michael Knee's office in Los Angeles
Howard's primary office is at 2029 Century Park East, 6th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Howard Michael Knee — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Howard. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Los Angeles.
5.0
1 client review
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How to hire Howard Michael Knee — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment 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 employment attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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 employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Howard Michael Knee
How much does it cost to hire Howard for a employment 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 employment attorneys offer free consults — check Howard's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in California typically take?
Simple employment 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 Los Angeles?
Howard is licensed in California. Matters governed by California 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 employment 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
Employment attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Howard handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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