Oliver S. Howell

Oliver S. Howell

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 9 years

Litigation Lawyer at Kalamazoo, MI
Practice Areas: Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate, Business

350 E Michigan Ave Ste 600, Kalamazoo, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 9 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2017

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Howell Parfet Schau

350 E Michigan Ave Ste 600, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007

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Oliver S. Howell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great personality and competent.

Oliver Howell, Associate Attorney at Lake, Parfet, Schau in Kalamazoo is very personable and competent. We had our estate matters set up by him. He thought of questions I hadn’t even considered. Made sure he understood our needs. Didn’t hurry us but made sure we comfortable with the final outcome.... We highly recommend him.

Posted by Teri | October 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Wonderful service

Mr. Howell helped me with legal advice and support with my father's estate. He was great at explaining the process to me needed to handle this properly. I would definitely recommend him for estate planning.

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Super-attourney

Mr. Oliver Howell, Was just an attourney that was referred to me. I was placed in a situation with my Mothers Estate. He has been a God sent to me, so helpful, kind and I’m very glad to have him as my Legal Help.

Posted by Linda | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Oliver S. Howell Review

Within the last 2 years, I’ve had multiple contacts with Oliver S. Howell, Lake, Parfet & Schau PLC/Kalamazoo Law Firm, and have been extremely impressed and thankful for his outstanding assistance. His “people” skills, as well as his legal knowledge, were exceptional and very much appreciated. He ...has been very patient, thorough and concise, and he communicated effectively in person, in writing and verbally. The majority of my contact w/Oliver has been in the area of estate, probate and trust resolution of close relatives. He was very empathetic, compassionate and willing to research and explain the various legal issues and necessary documentation required by law. I would highly recommend him as an attorney and as an articulate, fair, and supportive professional!

Posted by Jeff Wendland | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Gracious and Professional

Oliver was a pleasure to work with. He helped with my LLC set up. He made the process a breeze and thoroughly explained all pertinent information. The paperwork they gave me when I left was very well organized too which helped with setting up new business checking and payroll. I highly recommend ...Oliver for anyone who needs help with business legal matters.

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Oliver S. Howell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carrie Trimpe

Business lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Oliver. He is an excellent advocate and goes above and beyond for his clients."

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Rachel Kelley

Litigation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Oliver is an excellent communicator and advocate for his clients!"

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Marco Masciulli

Unknown lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Oliver is excellent advocate."

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Michele Marquardt

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Howell is very smart and thorough. I endorse his skills in estate planning and elder law."

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DAVID PARNELL

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Oliver gets to know his clients personally and understand their needs before ever putting pen to paper. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Herbert

Business lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Howell is an exceptional attorney and treats his clients with the upmost respect."

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Wesley Todd

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Oliver for a few years now. He is not only a very bright and accomplished attorney, but also a person with upstanding morals."

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Amanda Jordan

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Friend

"Oliver is a personable and professional lawyer who cares about his client's needs."

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Samantha Cook

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Cook

Probate lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Friend

"I have watched Oliver prosper through his law school career and in his law practice. He is an extremely hard worker who cares deeply for his clients."

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Sydney Parfet

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Oliver is a hard working and caring attorney that listens to the clients and works hard to get the results they want."

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Jordan Schau

Business lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Oliver is an intelligent, hard-working attorney with excellent communication skills. His clients always seem to enjoy working with him and are pleased with the results. I strongly endorse Oliver."

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Rachel Foster

Probate lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Oliver is an excellent attorney. He is very thorough and detail oriented. In addition, he exhibits a high level of professionalism and vigorously advocates for his clients at the same time."

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Ross Keilen

Unknown lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am happy to endorse Oliver. He is an excellent lawyer and puts his clients first. I had the privilege of working with Oliver and saw first-hand his level of professionalism and expertise."

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Adam Keilen

Business lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Oliver. He is smart, professional, and polished. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

2021 Regeana Myrick Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, State Bar of Michigan

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner/Attorney, Howell Parfet Schau

Associations

2017 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2017 - Present

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Member

Education

2014

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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