Howard W Collins

After giving him $6,500 retainer he took my divorce case. At first he did a great job representing me and listening to my concerns. As time went on I could never get a hold of him. Eventually I received a letter stating he was no longer going to be representing me because he could not contact me! The... nerve!! He quit on my a week before my divorce was final. What a huge waste of money!! There are a ton of good reliable lawyers out there. Do your research! My advice is steer very clear of this guy! Terrible lawyer.

Howard is a very nice guy. He is honest, practical, reasonable and worked with us in a way no other attorney would have. He gave us advice before he took us on and then gave us the best advice for our situation which ultimately prevented us from going through a long court battle. He also is very know...ledgeable of family law. I personally used a lawyer for a divorce a few years earlier and he did not give me a lot of information that I wish I would have received. I wish I had used Howard for that because he truly helped draw up the perfect paperwork for our needs. He was in constant communication with the other parties lawyer and he was right on top of pointing out things that the other parties lawyer was trying to place into the documents that, by law, had no reason to be there. I would highly recommend him.

As an attorney, Howard Collins is simply a consummate professional. He knows the law and provided the direction to help me work through a difficult time. Howard very clearly described the path, process, and cost in our initial discussion. Howard’s assistant, Darlynn was always available to answer ...any and all questions. They both educated me through the entire process and this helped me remain calm and make thoughtful decisions. They welcomed me into a collaborative approach with full involvement and total transparency. I always felt like I knew all there was to know at any moment throughout the case. There were no surprises as we worked through the legal journey. More importantly, they both went beyond the standard legal aspects of my case. I truly felt that they represented me a person, not just a case. Their genuine support provided me with the ability to take a positive step forward and not dwell on the loss. Howard and Darlynn are competent and capable professionals and can readily help you with your legal challenges. Most importantly, they are also genuine and caring people that you can trust. Please seek out Howard and Darlynn to help you if you have a matter of law in their area of practice!

Our family has used Mr. Collins on numerous occasions over the past 25 years. He has always been professional, courteous and knowledgeable about our issues. We received the best possible outcomes for each situation and feel he did over and above to get those positive outcomes. Mr. Collins is the o...nly attorney in the Salem area that we would use for any situation requiring an attorney. His experience, compassion and expertise helped difficult situations become tolerable. He has, on occasion, referred us to other attorneys who he thought would be better suited for a specific matter, which shows honesty and integrity. He has handled for us, wills, codicils, separation advice, referrals to counseling, financial advice, representation for felony charges (within our family), auto accident/personal injury.

Howard has worked for myself and my family members for a few things in the past. He worked a pretty large criminal case as my defense lawyer back when I was a teenager. I was young, scared and this was my first and only time in that situation. Howard was very knowledgeable, kind and helpful. He was o...n the ball with everything and did an amazing job. I was scared and emotionally a complete mess and Howard understood that and it showed. He is an exceptional lawyer that I have recommended over a dozen times. I've sent friends and acquaintances to him for a variety af different reasons. Many of them have referred him as well. I guess to sum it up, I truly felt well represented and have always been extremely satisfied with him. If ever I have a legal issue or question again, you can bet I'm going to see Mr. Collins.