Meredith Fearing Howlett, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Bristol, RI with 6 reviews
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Meredith Fearing Howlett

674 Hope St, Bristol, RI

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Very personable, not rushed and explained each document before we signed.
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10 May, 2022
Contacted this law firm as they claim they handle complex divorces. I did not know Jane had a daughter, I wanted Jane and got the daughter (Meredith). It started out ok, but I got the feeling Meredith wanted to just negotiate and make it go away. I was notified there was an offer from ex’s lawyer, after reviewing the offer, I told Meredith absolutely not, let’s go to trial. Online hearing scheduled for Nov 2021, I hear nothing from Meredith for months and no responses to my emails until day of the hearing. About 10 min before the hearing she finally contacts me with another proposal that was so one sided I think I could have negotiated better myself. I refuse. Hearing is about 5 min and trial scheduled. About one week later, Meredith emails me and sends me a proposal and tells me review it and Let’s put this to bed. The proposal is exactly the same one I said NO to twice!! I ask Meredith why did she send me this proposal again? She claims that it came from the ex and she’s bound by law to present all proposals. Her prior emails hinted that she created this proposal but now is claiming it came From the ex. As I am looking at the email chain I notice Meredith has been CCing someone from RI Monthly magazine and that person has been privy to a lot of our communication. I question Meredith via email as to who that person is and why are they on our email chain and additionally where did that proposal come from? I never received a response. I even CC’ed Jane Howlett on the emails and still never a response. After emailing the law firm for 2 and a half months with no response, I fired them in February 2022. Once I emailed Meredith her services were no longer wanted, she emailed me back with in minutes. Money is owed to me from my retainer, their office claims it’s $800 and change due to me, I believe it’s more but to date they refuse to send me any money back as of May 9th. I have contacted the RI Judiciary disciplinary board to file a complaint. I hired a new attorney and my case is now finished and I did very well. Absolutely do not hire Meredith Howlett. I can’t speak of Jane, however I made her aware of all this in emails and she never responded so I assume she condones this type of service and behavior
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Personable and not rushed, explains documents thoroughly before signing
“Very personable, not rushed and explained each document before we signed.”
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Provides honest and personal service with a smile
“Honest up front and personal service with a smile”
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Great to work with
“Great guy to work with”
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Lack of communication and responsiveness, delayed in providing updates
“I hear nothing from Meredith for months and no responses to my emails until day of the hearing.”
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Concerning behavior and potential conflict of interest
“I question Meredith via email as to who that person is and why are they on our email chain and additionally where did that proposal come from? I never received a response.”
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Difficulty in obtaining refund of unused retainer
“Money is owed to me from my retainer, their office claims it's $800 and change due to me, I believe it's more but to date they refuse to send me any money back as of May 9th.”

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