About Howell Scott
Howell Scott Basham earned a B.A. from the University of Georgia in 1993 and returned to the same campus to complete his J.D. in 1998. He studied at a program known for its heavy classroom discussions and demanding clinics. Those years shaped his approach to the law and grounded his practical skills.
Law school pushed him into sustained legal research and frequent courtroom practice. He spent hours drafting memos and preparing for moot court. The discipline of legal writing and argument became a throughline in his early professional life.
After receiving his degree, Basham moved into private practice. He handled tasks common to many early-career lawyers: client interviews, discovery, negotiation and court appearances. Over time he took on greater responsibility for case strategy and for managing client relationships. He learned to balance advocacy in the courtroom with the often slower work of preparing cases behind the scenes.
His career has involved both litigation and transactional work, though the balance between the two shifted depending on client needs and the matters at hand. He has worked on matters that required close attention to procedural detail, careful document review and strategic planning. Those elements recurred throughout his caseload.
Colleagues and clients have pointed to his steady courtroom presence and his preference for clear, straightforward explanations. He tends to prioritize practical solutions and clarity in advice. He does not rely on jargon when communicating with clients. Instead he aims to explain legal options in plain terms so clients can make informed choices.
Outside of client work, his background in a public university setting has informed how he thinks about access to legal services. He has remained connected to the kinds of practical training that universities and clinics provide. That experience continues to surface in how he mentors newer attorneys and approaches complex problems.
As of 2026, Basham maintains a private law practice. He continues to draw on the training he received at the University of Georgia and on decades of experience handling a range of legal matters, focusing his practice on serving the needs of individual and business clients in his community.
