Michael Howard, Esq

Michael Howard is a business-focused attorney and partner at Pruvent PLLC in Minneapolis. Known for delivering practical, responsive legal counsel, he represents clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies across numerous industries. His legal practice covers corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, employment issues, commercial litigation, real estate, and restructuring. Michael is often called on to serve as general counsel, guiding clients through complex business decisions and legal challenges, always aligning his approach with the client’s long-term goals.

Michael earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. He also completed the International Business Law Program through Cornell Law School in China and studied at the University of Maine School of Law. Additionally, he holds the Credential of Readiness Certificate from Harvard Business School.

With a strong foundation in business and real estate, Michael has handled hundreds of transactions, from entity formation and capital raises to international data compliance, licensing, and cross-border M&A. He has represented companies in industries including logistics, manufacturing, software, healthcare, agriculture, and SaaS. Clients rely on him for his legal skills and his ability to connect them with valuable professional networks across sectors like finance, HR, and international trade.

Michael’s representative work includes managing multimillion-dollar M&A transactions, advising medical device and FDA-regulated companies, handling private placements, and supporting restructuring and receivership proceedings. He has also served as outside general counsel for companies in health, tech, and education.

Michael Howard is admitted to practice in Minnesota, multiple federal courts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He is active in the Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations, the Turnaround Management Association, and the American Bankruptcy Institute. Michael regularly writes and speaks on corporate law, negotiations, and business strategy, making him a respected advisor to business leaders across industries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Pruvent PLLC
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
• Member, Turnaround Management Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Association for Corporate Growth
• Member, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
• Member, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota
• Member, United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
• Member, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Illinois
• Member, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of Minnesota Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cornell University Law School
  International Business Law Program
• University of Maine School of Law

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