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About Us
The Women of Howlett Law
The women of Howlett Law photographed here on the one year anniversary of moving to their new location in beautiful downtown Bristol, Rhode Island.
October 23rd, 2020.
Our Practice
Practice Areas
- Family and Divorce Law
- Contested Custody Cases
- Child Support
- DCYF and Juvenile Matters
- Landlord/Tenant Matters
- Evictions
- Mediation
- Estate Planning and Probate Matters
- Personal Injury
- Criminal Matters
Our Approach
At Howlett Law Offices, we specialize in bringing the law to your corner. We are dedicated to understanding what results you want and to helping you understand what actions we can take on your behalf. We will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them.
Legacy of Success
Howlett Law Offices has been providing legal services for 30+ years and has a proven track record of success. We use that experience to help you down a path to the results you need. Check out our success stories, and then schedule your free phone consultation today.
Our Team
Jane Fearing Howlett, Esq.
- Chief Municipal Court Judge, Town of Bristol
- Chairperson of the Family Court Bench Bar Committee, 2004 - present
- Fellow of the Rhode Island Bar Foundation
- Recipient of several awards:
*Professional Excellence in the Law, Rhode Island Monthly 2020
*Professional Excellence in the Law, Rhode Island Monthly 2021
*Top 5 Family Law Attorney in Rhode Island 2020
*Super Lawyers 2019
*Leaders in the Law, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly 2020
*Leaders in the Law, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly 2021
*Pro Bono Publico, for performing pro bono services
*Continuing Service Award, for continuing to provide legal services to the
poor and impoverished
Our Firm includes Bristol's own Municipal Court Judge (2006-present) and seasoned attorney, Jane Fearing Howlett, who has been practicing law since 1987. Jane attended Providence College, class of 1983, where she earned her undergraduate degree, and the University of Bridgeport, class of 1986, where Jane earned her Juris Doctor.
Jane has been active in the Rhode Island Family Court for the last 30 years, and is the Chairperson of the Family Court Bench Bar Committee and has held the position for the past 16 years. Jane has served on numerous committees within the Rhode Island Family Court, such as the Committee to rewrite the Domestic Rules of Procedure, the Committee to review the Rhode Island Child Support Guidelines and the Permanency Committee.
She is the recipient of the Pro Bono Publico Award in recognition of providing equal access to justice to the poor and the Continuing Service Award from the Rhode Island Bar Association in recognition of her steadfast commitment to the administration of justice to the poor.
Jane is also a Fellow of the Rhode Island Bar Foundation, an honor given to those individuals who foster and maintain the honor and integrity of the profession of law.
Meredith Fearing Howlett, Esq.
- Chairperson of the New Lawyers Committee 2019 - present
- Member of the Rhode Island Bar Association Nominating Committee
- Member of the Rhode Island House of Delegates
- Recipient of several awards:
*"Rising Star" designation, Super Lawyers 2020
*Professional Excellence in the Law, Rhode Island Monthly 2020
*Professional Excellence in the Law, Rhode Island Monthly 2021
*Top 40 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys 2020
*Recipient of the CALI award for excellence in criminal defense
- Moderated Continuing Legal Education courses at the Rhode Island Bar Association
Our Firm also includes Chairperson of the New Lawyers Committee for the Rhode Island Bar Association and member of the Rhode Island Bar Association's Nominating Committee and Rhode Island House of Delegates, attorney Meredith Fearing Howlett, who has been practicing law since 2018. Meredith attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, class of 2014, where she earned her undergraduate degree, and Roger Williams University School of Law, class of 2017, where she earned her Juris Doctor.
Throughout law school, Meredith excelled and was awarded the CALI award for Excellence in the Roger Williams University School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic. During her time in the clinic Meredith represented clients who could not afford an attorney in misdemeanor criminal defense matters, without charge. Meredith is a certified Family and Divorce Mediator, having completed 40 hours of training in divorce mediation.
Meredith has successfully represented individuals in divorce, child support, restraining order, and contested custody matters, as well as resolving several contested divorces through the mediation process.
Meredith is a member of several Rhode Island Bar Association Committees, including the Family Court Bench Bar Committee, and her own New Lawyers Committee.