Background
Howell, Dennis Lee was born on October 2, 1951 in Marion, North Carolina, United States. Son of Clayton Lee and Herma (Thomas) Howell.
Howell, Dennis Lee was born on October 2, 1951 in Marion, North Carolina, United States. Son of Clayton Lee and Herma (Thomas) Howell.
Western Carolina University (Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Arts, 1973). University of North Carolina (Juris Doctor, 1976). Phi Kappa Phi; Delta Theta Phi.
Patron’s of Quality Scholar, Western Carolina University.
Recipient, Morehead Fellowship in Law, University of North Carolina. Member, Yancy County Board of Education.
Partner, Howell & Howell, Marshall, North Carolina, 1976; associate partner, Pritchard & Hise, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, 1976-1977; partner, Pritchard, Hise & Howell, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, 1977-1978; partner, Hise, Howell & Harrison, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, 1978-1979; private practice, Burnsville, North Carolina, 1979-1985; partner, Howell & Peterson, Burnsville, North Carolina, 1985-1987; private practive, Burnsville, North Carolina, since 1987. Attorney Yancey County Board Education, Burnsville, North Carolina. Board directors Southeastern Savings & Loan, Burnsville, North Carolina.
Vice-chairman Yancey County (North Carolina) Board Education, Burnsville, 1986-1990. President Yancey County Youth Football League, 1985-1987. Coach Yancey County Youth Basketball, since 1993.
Member North Carolina Academy Trial Lawyers, Alpha Phi Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Marilyn Howell, April 27, 1980. Children: Christopher Lee, Andrew Jackson.