Background
Howell, Donald Lee was born on January 31, 1935 in Waco, Texas, United States. Son of Hilton Emory and Louise Howell.
Howell, Donald Lee was born on January 31, 1935 in Waco, Texas, United States. Son of Hilton Emory and Louise Howell.
Baylor University (Bachelor of Arts, 1956). University of Texas (Juris Doctor, 1963). Chancellors; Order of the Coif.
Phi Delta Phi.
Associate Vinson & Elkins, Houston, 1963-1970, partner, 1970—2007, member management committee, 1980-1999. Of counsel Andrews Kurth, since 2008. Captain United States Air Force Reserve, 1956-1959.
Fellow American Bar Foundation, Texas Bar Foundation, Houston Bar Foundation, American Law Institute. Member American Bar Association, American College Bond Counsel, Houston Bar Association, National Association Bond Lawyers (president 1981-1982, board directors 1979-1983), Attorneys Liability Assurance Society (Bermuda board directors 1992-2005, chairman 2000-2002, United States board directors 1992-2005, chairman 2000-2002), Houston Club, Houston Center Club, Order of Coif, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Gwendolyn Avera, June 13, 1957. Children: Daniel Liege, Alison Avera, Anne Turner.