H. Thomas Howell ’59

Tom Howell, a prominent Baltimore-area litigator, died of heart failure Dec. 22, 2014. One of Tom’s most significant cases involved the reversal of the conviction of former Maryland Gov. Marvin Mandel for mail fraud.

At Princeton, Tom roomed with Bob Spencer, Gene Houck, Bob Burt, Artie Klein, Frank Finnerty, and Sully Vinciguerra. He was president of the University Press Club, serving as a stringer for The New York Times and The Philadelphia Bulletin. Tom majored in history and was a member of the American Civilization Program. His senior thesis concerned Luther Martin, a well-known Maryland historical figure from the American Revolutionary War era and a prominent participant in the development of the U.S. Constitution. Tom was a member of Campus Club.

After graduation, Tom attended Yale Law School and served in the Army JAG Corps, attaining the rank of captain. He was a partner in the Semmes law firm in Baltimore until he resigned in 1992 to form his own firm. A fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Tom also was active in community affairs, serving on the boards of the Baltimore Symphony, Sheppard Pratt Health System, Maryland Historical Society, and Sinai Hospital.

Tom leaves Aliceann, his wife of 31 years; three daughters; a sister; and two grandsons. The class sends condolences to them all.