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Timothy Howlett

Timothy Howlett

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Tim has counseled employers for more than 45 years on workplace issues. During that time, Tim has successfully resolved numerous litigation matters involving substantial financial and non-financial risks. This experience has given Tim the litigation skills, judgment, and common sense necessary to guide clients facing complex workplace issues and disputes.

Professional Memberships

Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers; Labor and Employment Law Section, State Bar of Michigan, Chairperson (2011-2013) and Distinguished Service Award (2018); Employment Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association; ICLE Labor and Employment Law Advisory Board; CPR, Employment Law Committee; Master, DMBA American Inn of Court (2012-2016); Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation; Fellow, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association Foundation.

Publications

Chapter Chair, Lindemann and Grossman, Employment Discrimination Law, 4th Ed.; Chapter Author, Employment Litigation in Michigan, 3rd Ed. (ICLE), “Discrimination Claims”; Chapter Contributing Author, Casellas and Soubly, Workplace Harassment Law, 2nd Edition.

Education

University of Michigan

J.D.

Kalamazoo College

B.A.

Awards

Hall of Fame

Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Distinguished Service Award

State Bar of Michigan, Labor and Employment Law Section

Fellow

College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

"Lawyer of the Year," Labor Law – Management

Best Lawyers in America®, 2022, 2024

"Lawyer of the Year," Employment Law – Management

Best Lawyers in America®, 2021, 2025

"Lawyer of the Year," Litigation - Labor and Employment

Best Lawyers in America®

2020

“Recommended Lawyer”, Labor and Employment Disputes; Defense

The Legal 500 United States

"Top 100 Lawyers"

Michigan Super Lawyers®, 2006-2010, 2014-2017

Labor and Employment Star, United States (National) and Local Litigation Star

Benchmark Litigation

Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment

Best Lawyers in America®, 2003-2026

Employment & Labor

Michigan Super Lawyers®, 2006-2025

Top Lawyers, Labor and Employment Law

DBusiness

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Labor & Employment - Michigan

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Band 1

Individual Editorial

Timothy Howlett handles a wide variety of employment matters. He is also well versed in general commercial litigation.

Strengths

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  • He has high expertise and provides excellent service.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Tim Howlett is an excellent attorney with deep experience.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is very well connected, very measured and able to assess legal risk and business risk.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Tim Howlett is exceptional. He is one of the most respected lawyers in his areas of expertise. He is both efficient and effective.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Tim Howlett is the best of the best.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA

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