Christopher E. Howe

Christopher E. Howe is a Fort Worth labor and employment attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing management. He handles healthcare law, employment litigation, ERISA disputes, executive agreements, wage and hour compliance, union matters, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, and workplace policies. He represents employers in trials, appeals, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings while also advising management on preventive strategies designed to reduce employment risks and avoid unnecessary workplace disputes for clients.

Christopher earned his J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 1986 and his B.A. from Yale University in 1980. His education provided a strong foundation for a career centered on labor, employment, and employee benefits law. He applies that training when interpreting employment agreements, analyzing statutory claims, preparing litigation strategy, advising management on workplace policies, and addressing complex issues involving unions, benefits, compensation, and regulatory compliance for employers.

Christopher has served as lead counsel in trials and appeals involving non-compete agreements, whistleblower retaliation, workers’ compensation retaliation, deceptive trade practices, labor agreements, and trade secrets. He has also represented employers before the National Labor Relations Board and advised companies during union elections. His arbitration experience includes labor disputes and employment matters, while his administrative practice involves proceedings before the Department of Labor, OSHA, and the Texas Workforce Commission.

Christopher E. Howe has been selected to Texas Super Lawyers for Employment Litigation: Defense in 2025 and 2026 and named a Top Attorney by 360 West magazine from 2017 through 2026. He is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and has served in professional and community leadership roles. His background combines courtroom advocacy, preventive counseling, labor relations, and practical guidance for employers managing complex workplace responsibilities and disputes effectively.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• Member, Tarrant County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• William and Mary Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  Bachelor of Arts

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