Matthew W. Howell

Matthew W. Howell

4.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 18 years

Litigation Lawyer at York, ME
Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Personal Injury ... +2 more

16A Woodbridge Rd, P.O. Box 545, York, ME

About Matthew

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

18 years

30%
Litigation 30%

18 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-240 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 18 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Clark & Howell, LLC

16A Woodbridge Rd, P.O. Box 545, York, ME, 03909

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Matthew W. Howell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not a good at his job

This has been the most horrifying experience i have ever had in my life. I hired him and he worked secretly for my other party. DO NOT HIRE THIS Lawyer

Matthew Howell

Replied last July 7, 2025

This client unfortunately did not understand how the legal process worked despite my explanations. This was a family matter and my client's ex-husband was not represented by an attorney (pro se), which meant that I had to communicate with him directly. When I questioned my client about some of the issues raised by her ex-husband, she became defensive and accused me of not properly advocating for her. The client then released me as her counsel. I wish her well and hope her legal situation works out for the best.

Posted by Derek Reckendorf | June 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best of the BEST...

Let me just say, Matt Howell is as good as it gets. I trust him with my whole world. I owe him everything and hope one day I'll be able to pay him back for the amazing things he did. He had my back at all hours of the night and always answered my text/calls. Id take a bullet for him anyday. I love th...at guy.

Posted by John | April 12, 2011

If you need an attorney that will handle your case as if you were a family member, Matt Howell is your man.

I live in Tennessee and needed an attorney in Kittery, Maine in a criminal misdemeanor case that involved two different charges. My brother is a longstanding attorney and I have dealt with other attorneys in matters noncriminal so I have some experience with attorneys. I can unreservedly say that Mat...t is one of the, if not the most honest, responsive, knowledgeable, and accessible attorneys I've ever dealt with. He immediately recognized that the charges were frivolous and he approached the case from that standpoint, even though I was technically guilty of the charges. He left me feeling from our first conversation to the very favorable resolution he obtained for me that I was the only client he had. He did everything he said he would do when he said it would be done, keeping me informed every step of the way. Our communication was conducted entirely via the telephone and email. In the resolution of the case, he had one charge dismissed outright, and the other charge was diverted for six months at which time it will also be dismissed. As to whether I would recommend Matt to anyone else, I would say with no reservation whatsoever, yes. If anyone would like to contact me personally, they need only ask Matt for my phone number. I would be glad to speak with anyone needing an excellent attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 1, 2011

Matthew is a breath of fresh air relaxing and assuring

State your case be patient and Matthew will go to work for you,and he might surprise you with information that will help you through the process.so relax and trust Matthew i do, Neal G

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Matthew W. Howell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Robidas

Litigation lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Matthew Howell. Matt is conscientious and intelligent, he works hard, and achieves great results for his clients."

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Amy Connolly

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Howell is an excellent attorney. His clients are well served by his strong litigation skills. I would highly recommend him!"

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Pamela Holmes

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's a force to be reckoned with."

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Smilie Rogers

Litigation lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Matt is a very competent, kind and controlled attorney that means business but does it with a smile, which is not always an easy thing to accomplish. He is pleasant to work with, produces good results and communicates well with his clients and co-workers. The plain and simple fact of the matter is, Matt is a born leader, and it shows. On any given night, Matt's car is the last to leave the office parking lot but he never complains about the hours he puts in. On the weekend, if I stop in the office to check on one thing or another, I will often find Matt working. I have seen few attorneys as dedicated to their clients as Matt is and far fewer that can bring that dedication into their daily practice with the humor, grace and professionalism that Matt does."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Boston University School of Business

2010 - Present

Partner/Owner, Clark & Howell, LLC

2006 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Erwin, Ott, Clark, Orso & Campbell

Associations

2012 - Present

York Education Foundation

President of Board of Directors

2008 - Present

Maine Trial Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

York Bar Association

2007 - Present

Maine State Bar Association

Education

2006

Franklin Pierce Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Pepperdine University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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