Howard Berkson

Howard Berkson is a seasoned attorney specializing in business and employment law, contract enforcement, judgment enforcement, collections, and personal injury. Licensed to practice in all state courts of Oklahoma and several federal districts, Berkson brings a detail-oriented and practical approach to every case.

Howard Berkson received his Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law, where he excelled academically, receiving awards for the highest grades in trial practice, legal research, and civil procedure. Before studying law, Berkson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at the University of Washington. He also got a Master of Arts in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois. These degrees gave him a solid foundation in critical thinking and complex problem-solving, skills he applies effectively in his legal practice.

Before becoming an attorney, Berkson served in senior executive roles across business operations and human resources, giving him a practical, insider’s understanding of how companies really work. He now leverages that experience to help clients navigate complex business and employment law issues with confidence. In his corporate career, he led high‑stakes contract negotiations, managed regulatory compliance and internal audits, and regularly interacted with major agencies including the U.S. Department of Labor, EEOC, NLRB, and OSHA.

An active member of the legal community, Howard Berkson is affiliated with Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi honor society, the Oklahoma Employment Lawyers Association, and the Oklahoma Association for Justice. His commitment to the law and his clients is evident in his thorough understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of legal and business challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Boston Avenue Law PLLC
• Member, Oklahoma Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, Oklahoma Association for Justice
• Member, Hudson Hall Wheaton American Inns of Court
• Member, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
• Member, Phi Kappa Phi

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Tulsa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Washington
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• University of Illinois
  Masters of Arts (MA)

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