Howard I. Weiss is the founding partner of Weiss & Handler, P.A.  One of South Florida's most prominent attorneys, Howard's practice is focused primarily in the areas of civil litigation, real estate, matrimonial and commercial transactions.  In his practice, Howard has represented some of the area's largest condominium associations in construction defect litigation resulting in historic multi-million dollar awards.  He was born and raised in New York City, New York, attending Cornell University where he received a Bachelor of Sciences degree in 1967 and the Fordham University School of Law, graduating in 1972.  While at Fordham, Howard served as an editor on the Law Review.

Recognizing his contribution to the judiciary and legal system, Howard was appointed by Florida's Governor to serve as a member and later as Chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fourth District Court of Appeals.  He was also appointed by the President of the Florida Bar to the Family Law Rules Committee, which created the rules and procedures by which matrimonial cases are adjudicated by Florida courts.  Howard was appointed by the President of the Florida Senate to the Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council, by the Broward County Commission to its Zoning Board and by the Palm Beach County Commission to its Sports Commission.  Howard has served as chairman of the Legislative Governmental Committee of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association and he is a member of the Bar Associations for Palm Beach and Broward Counties as well as the American Bar Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.  Howard is admitted to the Florida and New York State Bars, as well as the United States Supreme Court, the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States District Courts for the Southern Districts of Florida and New York.  Prior to moving to South Florida, Howard was associated with the Wall Street firm of Seward & Kissel representing clients such as CBS, IBM, Greyhound, Xerox Corporation and the Rolling Stones.

Howard has lectured extensively in the areas of construction litigation and condominium litigation based primarily on his experience in representing some of South Florida's most significant condominium and homeowner communities for which he has obtained, along with his partner, Henry Handler, over $35 million in judgments and settlements for original design and construction deficiencies and accounting claims. 

Howard has a long history of commitment to civic and community activities.  He was active in the early stages of establishing the South County Jewish Federation and served as its first Chairman of the Community Relations Council.  Howard also headed the Lawyers' Division of the Federation, chaired the Professional Division of the Federation−UJA Campaign and chaired the Young Leadership Gala.  For his many contributions, he has received the Torch of Liberty Award from the American Jewish Congress and the Tree of Life Award from the Jewish National Fund.  Howard is also recognized as a sponsor of Jewish Studies at Cornell University and an active contributor to medical research projects.

Howard and his wife Karen are the proud parents of Bara, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and who presently attends New York University Law School, Sabrina, attending the University of Pennsylvania, and Adam, who is a student at the Pine Crest School.