M. Cory Howes

M. Cory Howes

Cory joined Hemmings & Stevens as an associate in 2008 after receiving his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law. While at Richmond, Cory served as Managing Editor of the Richmond Journal of Global Law and Business, President of the Trial Advocacy Board and Vice President of the Moot Court Board. He also worked as a Research Assistant to Professor Wade Berryhill, a Teaching Assistant for First Year Property, and a Judicial Intern for the Honorable M. Hannah Lauck, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. Upon graduation, Cory received the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Trial Advocacy Award.

Before attending law school, Cory received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Wake Forest University, and worked as a financial advisor and employee benefits consultant for six years.

Cory focuses his practice on Civil Litigation, including Insurance Coverage Analysis and Bad Faith Litigation, Professional Negligence, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Premises Liability and Products Liability.

Cory enjoys basketball, golf, cooking and being involved with his church community. He actively volunteers with various local and overseas organizations benefiting children, the homeless and Christian outreach programs.

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith, Professional Negligence, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability.

Education:

* B.S. in Business, Wake Forest University (1999)
* J.D., University of Richmond School of Law (2008)

Bar Admissions:

* State of North Carolina (2008)
* State of Virginia (2008)
* United States District Court for the
Eastern District of North Carolina (2008)

Honors and Activities:

* Judicial Intern, Hon. M. Hannah Lauck,
U.S. Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Virginia, 2008
* Managing Editor, Richmond Journal of Global Law and Business
* President, Trial Advocacy Board
* Vice-President, Moot Court Board
* Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Trial Advocacy Award (2008)

Professional Affiliations:

* North Carolina Bar Association
* Wake County Bar Association
* American Bar Association
* American Association for Justice

Email: chowes@hemmingsandstevens.com