Howells Solicitors has an office situated on Ship Hill in the center of Rotherham, across the road from the Rotherham Town Hall and five minutes walk from the Rotherham Minster. The Rotherham Central Train Station is 8 minutes walk away, and there are plenty of bus stops in the immediate vicinity of the office.
The Sheffield office are proud supporters of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice and are active in charitable events, and are the official drop of point for the ‘Bag it for Bluebell’ scheme. Any person looking to donate bric-a-brac or clothes can leave their donations with our reception team who will donate this to Bluebell Wood on their behalf.
Accident and Personal Injury
Sharon Rinaldi leads the personal injury team in Sheffield, and can support with injury compensation claims. The Rotherham team offers a free legal drop in session every Thursday 10am – 4pm
Family Law
Partner Sharon Lockwood leads the Rotherham Office, including the Matrimonial team at Rotherham. Howells’ Matrimonial teams are one of the largest in South Yorkshire. Sharon works along with support from Senior Specialist Louise Maden who both deal with matters of Divorce, Separation, Civil Partnerships and disputes that involve Children. The team also boasts Domestic Abuse specialist Liz Forrest.
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Partner Lindsey Rawson leads the Wills department and is an active member of the local community, working with Age UK across South Yorkshire, supporting local Dementia support schemes and herself, and the team, are Dementia Friendly trained. Lindsey is supported by Millie Nicholson who works at our Rotherham Office. The team can support with writing & amending a Will, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Inheritance matters, tax matters and Trusts.
Children Law
Solicitor and part time Deputy District Judge, Sarah Walker leads the Children Law department supporting with matters involving Children, including Care Proceedings, Adoption & Guardianship. The Rotherham office has Care specialists Christopher Patrick and Katie Etheridge based there.
Medical Negligence
Michelle Gyte is the head of the Medical Negligence team, who can support with compensation claims against public and private health care professionals, including fatal injuries. The Rotherham team offers a free legal drop in session every Thursday 10am – 4pm
Employment
Clare Fowler is the head of the Employment team at Howells, and supported by Senior Solicitor Danny Smith. The team can support with all work related issues for employees, and HR matters for business owners.
Property & Conveyancing
Daniel Lindon leads the team at Howells, and the Rotherham office boasts Leon Dawkins who can support with buying & selling property, freeholds matters, mortgages and right to buy matters.
Consumer Claims and Civil Disputes
Partner Graham Hogarth leads the team at Howells, and can support with various matters of faulty goods and services, advice on small claims and issues with money owed.
Benefits and Credits
Marie Busfield leads the Benefits and Credits team and can support with issues arising form benefits, including advice and challenging decisions made by public sector bodies.
Housing
Partner Graham Hogarth leads the Housing team, protecting and exercising the housing rights of tenants in disputes with both private and public sector landlords.
Criminal Defence
Partner Mary Rose Macadam leads the Criminal Defence team in Rotherham, who can support with representing you in the Police Station, Crown and Magistrates court and Motoring offences. Mary Rose is supported by specialist Helen White, who specialises in matters of serious crime and protest law, and Helen Toyne who represents clients in the Magistrate’s court and in police stations.
Civil Liberties, Public Law & Inquests
Kulvinder Gill leads matters of Public Law at Howells, and the team can support with Inquests, Judical Reviews, disclosure of information and GDPR claims.
Claims & Complaints Against the Police
Kulvinder Gill leads matters of actions against the Police, including assault, misfeances, unlawful actions, breach of human rights and negligence.