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Howell Law, PLLC

Updated 2026-10-02 · 4,383 reviewed · 138 listed · Scored from 31 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(31) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Howell Law, PLLC
Location
Third Ward, Charlotte
Services
Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration
Reviews
31
Ranking
#13 in Special Needs Planning
Best for
Clients seeking trust and estate planning, commercial real estate closings, and business succession with detail-focused counsel.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-02). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-02.

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently experience attentive, knowledgeable counsel with strong follow-through on real estate and business matters. Wes Howell and Danielle lead a team that communicates clearly throughout closings, handles complex transactions smoothly, and keeps clients informed even when obstacles arise.

Staff named in reviews include Wes Howell, Danielle, and James. Clients praise detail-oriented handling of residential and commercial closings, trust documents, M&A work, and business agreements. One reviewer notes trust-building across multiple transactions since 2018.

Praised for
  • responsive communication
  • thorough and detail-oriented
  • professional team
  • clear explanations of legal matters
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Best for: Clients seeking trust and estate planning, commercial real estate closings, and business succession with detail-focused counsel.

Where this business shines

  • Estate and trust preparation with clear communication
  • Complex real estate and M&A expertise
  • Established team known for follow-through
  • Accessible for ongoing legal needs

Worth knowing

  • Wes Howell, principal attorney, serves clients across personal and commercial real estate since 2018
  • Danielle Howell named for trust preparation, closings, and M&A work
  • James mentioned for closing coordination
  • Clients praise handling of complex multi-property transactions and non-conventional loans

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.63 average across the 89 special needs planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 88
Review volume 65
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you handle both personal and business legal matters?
Yes. Reviewers note work on residential and commercial real estate closings, trust documents, mergers and acquisitions, and business agreements.
Who are the main attorneys at Howell Law?
Wes Howell leads the firm. Danielle Howell and James are also named in client reviews for real estate and estate work.
Are you licensed to practice outside North Carolina?
The firm lists licensure in North Carolina and Georgia on their website.

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Last updated 2026-10-02