Rita Shoka (Attorney)

Ms. Howarah concentrates her practice on Michigan car accident cases, premises liability cases, cases against the government and other personal injury actions. She takes an aggressive approach to each case, and her calm demeanor but attention to deal has allowed her to achieve large settlements throughout Michigan. She takes great satisfaction in assisting clients through difficult times of need.  She also takes special interest in cases involving children, spinal disorders, and veterans. Prior to joining the firm, Rita successfully represented Claimants in administrative law hearings and Appeals Council claims throughout the Midwest. She also represented Plaintiffs in civil actions against the Social Security Administration in the United States District Court of Northern Indiana.

She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, American Bar Association, the Michigan Association for Justice, and National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). Ms. Howarah is also admitted to practice law in the United States District Courts of Northern Indiana, Western Michigan, and Eastern Michigan.

Rita Howarah completed her undergraduate studies at Wayne State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in sociology. She then attended law school at Wayne State University where she received a Juris Doctorate degree in 2011. 

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, volunteering in the community, and raising her son with her husband.