Howard Hamlin

==Summary==
Howard Hamlin is a major character in Better Call Saul, serving as an antagonist in the first three seasons and acting as a foil to Jimmy McGill.
Howard is a corporate lawyer and CEO of the law firm Hamlin, Hamlin & McGill, a firm founded by Howard's father, George, and Chuck McGill. He is cheerful, generous, and professional, albeit somewhat pretentious. When Chuck's brother Jimmy becomes a lawyer and attempts to join the firm, Howard turns him away on Chuck's orders. Unaware of his brother's involvement, Jimmy comes to resent Howard and constantly schemes against him, ultimately leading to dire consequences.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Howard G. Hamlin, H.O. Ward
Origin: Better Call Saul
Gender: Male
Age: 44 as of his death
Classification: Corporate lawyer, CEO and owner of HHM
Powers and Abilities:
*Social Influencing (Howard is a skilled lawyer on the same level as Chuck McGill, gaining respect from the top lawyers at rival firmsBetter Call Saul S6E9: Fun and Games. Noted for his charm, charisma, and ability to connect to and relate with his clientsBetter Call Saul S6E5: Black and Blue even after his reputation was irreversibly tarnished)
*Limited Martial Arts (Defeated Jimmy McGill in an amateur boxing match, which he was implied to have trained for)
Attack Potency: Athlete level (Traded blows with and defeated Jimmy McGill, keeping the upper hand for much of their fight)
Speed: Average Human (Dodged an attack from Jimmy, and could strike him before he could react multiple times)
Lifting Strength: Average Human
Striking Strength: Athlete level
Durability: Athlete level (Equal to his attack potency)
Stamina: Athletic (Exhausted and outlasted Jimmy McGill during their fight)
Range: Standard Melee Range
Standard Equipment: None notable
Intelligence:
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Above Average (Howard is a well-educated CEO, reflected in the success of his firm. Quickly saw through Jimmy and Kim's plot to defame him, although he was unable to prevent it.Better Call Saul S6E7: Plan and Execution)
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Gifted (Howard is highly respected and successful in the same circle as Chuck McGill, and was mentored by Chuck himselfBetter Call Saul S3E9: Fall. His firm is one of the most successful in New Mexico, and he was able to restore it after HHM faced financial deficits following Chuck's suicideBetter Call Saul S4E6: PiñataBetter Call Saul S4E10: WinnerBetter Call Saul S5E4: Namaste)
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Weaknesses: Howard's boxing skills are on an amateur level. Has a preference for non-confrontational solutions. Following Chuck McGill's death, Howard suffered from insomnia, although his therapy sessions appeared to remedy this by the following year.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
*Hamlincognito Uppercut: Howard positions his feet in a wide stance. After taking a deep, cleansing breath, he positions his arm at a 90 degree angle, raises his shoulders, lowers his chin, rotates his hips in an upward motion, and propels his fist in the same direction. He used this attack to defeat Saul Goodman during their confrontation.
==Gallery==
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==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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