Susan Howarth formed her legal practice following a career within the probation and social services, utilising the wide first hand experience she had gained there. After qualifying in law she was determined to provide a specialist practice able to give practical help and provide the sensitivity needed in a wide range of family law issues and in 1997 Susan Howarth & Company Solicitors was born.
The firm was further strengthened when Jane Williamson joined the practice as a partner in January 2000, adding her experience gained in the fields of family law and child protection.
Today Susan Howarth & Company Solicitors provides a range of specialist services covering every aspect of family law, personal injury, conveyancing and services for the elderly. They include divorce and separation, care and adoption, mediation, conveyancing (commercial and domestic) and wills and probate, drawing on a team of specialists with a depth of experience.
The firm offers services to both private and publicly funded clients and the company has the benefit of a Family and Mediation Contract with the
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We are currently recruiting for 2 positions within the practice:
Management of the IT functions, office equipment and premises maintenance, liaising with external providers and company accountants.
Due to increased business, we are currently looking for an experienced part time legal secretary to work in the Conveyancing Department.
"Susan Howarth & Co have looked after all my personal affairs, business affairs and recently property purchases for several years now. I can only say that I am more than satisfied with the service I have received and I am more than happy to recommend their services. I have also asked and received legal advice on charitable causes of which they have given their time freely".
"Thank you all for your support through a very difficult period in my life. I am certain to recommend the firm to someone else".
"I found all staff very approachable and friendly, especially the receptionist. They were all very professional and helpful".
"I felt that the staff were friendly and helpful every time I contacted them and everything was dealt with urgently. Thank you".
" I felt your help, concerns, advice was wonderful and you listened to what I wanted. The level of service was excellent. I sometimes wavered but you always put me back on the right track. Also I found your opinions and advice to be honest".
"I was treated with compassion and understanding at all times. Excellent firm to deal with".
"My treatment has been very fair and thorough from all staff members. I would have no hesitation in recommending your company".
I will always be so grateful for all the help, advice and support you gave me."
"Extremely helpful and made us feel at ease and in control of the process. Excellent service and professionalism would definitely use Susan Howarth & Co again regarding any legal matter".
"I feel the service provided was excellent and staff were helpful and courteous, returned calls if unavailable and always answered my questions".
When divorce is the only option it is an emotional and difficult time for most people, the care and support you all showed me helped me so much. I can now face the future, knowing that I can afford to pay my way. This is important and enables me to feel confident again. Thank you once again. "
"After going through a terrible year I found Victoria helped with her advice and her professionalism throughout my case and made the divorce stress free. I would definitely recommend to others".
Susan Howarth & Co Solicitors Ltd, one of Cheshire's leading law firms based in Northwich and serving clients throughout the North West
We are a well-established firm specialising in Family Law, Child Care, Residential Property, Wills & Probate including Care of the Elderly and Personal Injury.
A number of our solicitors have specialist accreditations in their areas of law and we are able to provide additional services such as Family Mediation.
We offer Fixed Fee Divorce for low income clients through our associated business Cheshire Family Law.
We pride ourselves on offering a first class service which is sensitive to our clients needs but is also efficient and cost effective. The firm is recognised by the Law Society as achieving high standards of practice management and client care and we have been awarded the prestigious Lexcel accreditation in recognition of this.
We have also recently been recognised as one of the top 500 law firms in the UK for our family and care specialist areas in the Legal 500.
Our highly experienced staff ensures you will receive the right advice from the right people at the right time. Please contact us and we will be happy to offer you the help and advice that you need.