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Sharon Effatt Howard, Employment Attorney in Tucker, Georgia

Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury

MemberatThe Howard Law Firm, P.C.

Tucker, GA

Practicing employment in Tucker since 1981.

45+
Years practicing
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Sharon Effatt Howard is a member based in Tucker, GA. The practice focuses on Employment, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Sharon has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Howard Law Firm, P.C..

Based in
Tucker, GA
Experience
over 45 years
Known for
Employment · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Employment, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Tucker, GA.
  • Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Sharon Effatt Howard: Sharon Effatt Howard is a member based in Tucker, GA. The practice focuses on Employment, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Sharon has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Howard Law Firm, P.C..

Areas of practice

Sharon's practice areas in Tucker

Sharon concentrates on employment, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and tbi/sci. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sharon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Tucker, Georgia

Sharon takes employment matters in Tucker, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Tucker, Georgia

Sharon takes medical malpractice matters in Tucker, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Tucker, Georgia

Sharon takes personal injury matters in Tucker, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Tucker, Georgia

Sharon takes product liability matters in Tucker, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.

TBI/SCI cases in Tucker, Georgia

Sharon takes tbi/sci matters in Tucker, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.

Biography

Sharon Effatt Howard, employment attorney serving Tucker

Sharon Effatt Howard is a member based in Tucker, GA. The practice focuses on Employment, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Sharon has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Howard Law Firm, P.C.. Sharon works from Tucker, Georgia and takes on employment matters across the region.

Ms. Sharon Effatt Howard is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, catastrophic injury, medical malpractice and 3 other areas of law. Sharon received a B.A. degree from Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years. Sharon practices at The Howard Law Firm, P.C. in Tucker, GA.

How Sharon handles employment matters

Ms. Sharon Effatt Howard is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, catastrophic injury, medical malpractice and 3 other areas of law. Sharon received a B.A. degree from Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years. Sharon practices at The Howard Law Firm, P.C. in Tucker, GA.

Who Sharon represents

Sharon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in Tucker and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Sharon studied and practices

  • American University

    J.D. · 1980

  • Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York

    B.A. · 1977

Jurisdictions

Sharon's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    1981 · ACTIVE

  • Georgia

    1981 · ACTIVE

Sharon studied at J.D. in American University and B.A. in Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York.

Law school and academic background

Sharon completed J.D. in American University and B.A. in Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sharon runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Sharon's professional memberships and bar associations

  • State Bar of Georgia American Trial Lawyers Association Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Georgia Association for Women Lawyers Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Gate City Bar Association

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Locations

Sharon Effatt Howard's office in Tucker

Sharon's primary office is at 1479 Brockett Rd., Ste. 200, Tucker, GA, 30084. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

The Howard Law Firm, P.C.

1479 Brockett Rd., Ste. 200

Tucker, GA 30084

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Hiring guide

How to hire Sharon Effatt Howard — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Sharon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharon'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; Sharon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Tucker, Georgia

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 Sharon

Sharon 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. Sharon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Sharon'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 Sharon Effatt Howard

  • How much does it cost to hire Sharon for a employment case?

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

  • Does Sharon offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do employment cases in Georgia 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. Sharon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Sharon take my case if I'm outside Tucker?

    Sharon is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sharon 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 Sharon?

    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. Sharon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Sharon accepting new employment clients right now?

    Sharon'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 Tucker, Atlanta and Marietta in Georgia

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