Howard Hamlin is the name partner and general go-to guy toeing the company line for hugely successful Albuquerque law firm Hamlin, Hamlin & McGill. Hamlin is one of life’s winners. His good fortune, sun-kissed looks, and more than ample charm prove to be a constant source of frustration for Jimmy as is his relationship with Charles McGill Jr. By constantly following Chuck's lead, Howard serves as one of Jimmy's primary enemies and his actions make him the secondary antagonist of Season 1, Season 2 and Season 3.