Marianne Howland

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Marianne Howland

4.6
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

17304 Preston Road, Suite 800, Dallas, TX

About Marianne

Biography

Divorce and Family Law, School and Education Attorney serving Collin and Dallas County.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Family 40%

40%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Child Support 5%

5%
Education 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Howland Shake Law, LLP

17304 Preston Road, Suite 800, Dallas, TX, 75252

howlandshakelaw.com

Online Presence

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Marianne Howland's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kim | May 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Marianne is the BEST!

From the first phone call with Marianne, I felt like she understood the emotions I was going through, and the questions I had. I was in a vulnerable state, never experiencing a divorce before, and was hoping that she could help my daughter and I come out of this in the end whole and happy. Well, she ...did not disappoint! She always answered my barrage of questions with a calm demeanor and also answered questions I didn't know I had. Marianne had my and my daughter's best interest in mind through the entire process, and we were able to settle the divorce in a timely fashion with results that were reasonable and made sense. I highly recommend Marianne and her team to handle family law matters. I have already referred people to her, and will continue to do so. Thank you Marianne!

Posted by Eloyce | September 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Marianne was professional, responsive and ready to stand in the gap to assist me in a fair divorce process. Even when I didn't expect an immediate response, she was very quick in doing so. I have already recommended her to someone else.

Posted by Earl | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exceptional, powerful representation!

I have "one of those" difficult post divorce situations and have needed representation many times to uphold the courts decisions as well as other difficult situations needing resolution. Marianne has always brought wisdom as well as results that matter. I highly recommend her as a vital partner of ...anyone in need of legal representation in family court matters! She is simply the best!

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional!

Marianne and her team were professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. It was a pleasure working with them. I will absolutely hire them again if the need for legal representation arises. I highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Family Lawyer

Marianne was amazing. I have two children and I had no idea how I was going to get through the divorce, let alone understand it, and somehow still manage to successfully co-parent successfully during such a difficult time. Not only is she professional, responsive, efficient and incredibly successful ...and thorough advocate but she also was caring patient, and really helped me understand every step of the process. I highly recommend her and I am extremely grateful.

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Marianne Howland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Larry Martin

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She was an able adversary and professional."

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Michael Howard

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Marianne personally and have seen her in court and with clients. She is an excellent lawyer, is professional, and practices law with integrity and compassion."

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Julie Lucio

Family lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have personally observed Marianne's professionalism and competence both inside and outside the courtroom. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone seeking an outstanding attorney."

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Larry Martin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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George Shake

Education lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Partner, Howland Shake Law, LLP

Education

2006

Texas A&M University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Publications

Languages

English

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