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

No misconduct found

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 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Sandy | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Honest and Down-to-Earth Attorney

Oliver helped us update our trust and made sure we had everything covered! He is very knowledgeable and took the time to explain what was needed and why, which we were very grateful for. He is very trustworthy and we highly recommend him!!

Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Lending Hands of Michigan

Oliver S. Howell is an exceptional lawyer that has assisted Lending Hands over the last three years with exceptional legal advice. Oliver has a unique ability to explain the legal issues along with the resolutions in an easy-to-understand manner. Oliver's professional demeanor is unparallel.

Posted by Sarah | December 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

An astute attorney

I have found that working with Oliver Howell has been delightful. Quick to understand what is needed, a timely, intelligent response and altogether a great experience. A necessary request for a copy of a document was met with a happy and quick reply. A good attorney and a positive staff, what more... could I ask?

Posted by Alex | December 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Absolutely wonderful to work with!

Highly recommend working with Oliver. Couldn’t of asked for someone better to help us. He was very thorough, answered any and all questions/concerns we had, extremely responsive, communicated very well, and was patient with us. Loved not having any pressure and just being able to consult and have ...the personable, professional guidance he gave.

Posted by Jeff & Theresa | May 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Professional, Personable, Thorough -- With a Warm Smile

Oliver was recommended to us by an associate who had worked with him on their trust and that of their parent. Because of Covid restrictions, all meetings were online. He was prompt, answered all of our questions, and was delightfully personable and friendly. We couldn't be more pleased with the ea...se he put us in as we plunged into the legal world of our last wishes. He guided us easily and without stress, and answered our myriad of questions immediately and in language that we could understand. He led us to think about situations we hadn't anticipated and made sure we were covering all the bases the first time around. We highly recommend Oliver to help you through difficult times with understanding and compassion.

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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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Sherman Abdo

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Benjamin Herbert

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Rachel Kelley

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

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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