M. Cory Howes

Cory joined Hemmings & Stevens as an associate in 2008 after receiving his J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. During law school, Cory took classes through a study abroad program at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK. 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. While at Richmond Law, 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. Upon graduation, Cory received the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Trial Advocacy Award.

After graduating from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science in Business in 1999, Cory worked as a financial advisor and employee benefits consultant in Raleigh, North Carolina, for six years before attending law school.

Upon graduating from law school, Cory passed the Bar Exam in both North Carolina and Virginia and is licensed as an attorney in both states. He focuses his practice on Civil Litigation, including Insurance Coverage and Insurance Bad Faith Litigation, Professional Negligence, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Premises Liability and Products Liability.

Cory is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, North Carolina Bar Association and Wake County Bar Association. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, golf, and leading the youth group at his church. He also volunteers with several local organizations benefiting children, the homeless, and Christian outreach programs.

In Their Own Words

“When I was in law school, I worked at a law firm that worked on both sides: defending insurance companies and representing people who had been harmed or wronged by others. When I graduated from law school, I made the decision that I wanted to help people instead of defending insurance companies. Over the last few years, I have been shocked at just how far insurance companies will go to avoid paying a claim or to minimize a valid claim. Most people are unfamiliar with the insurance claims process and they are almost always at a severe disadvantage when they try to handle an insurance claim without an attorney representing their interests. It is a privilege for me to fight for people who have been hurt or had their insurance claims wrongfully denied by their own insurance company. For every client we represent, we have two primary goals. First, to provide excellent personal service by thoroughly explaining the claims process, being available for questions, and always returning phone calls and emails. Second, we fight aggressively to achieve a successful result for each client. Our passion is helping individuals and small businesses with their insurance claims.”
Cory Howes

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