Welcome to Howell, Gast-Schlater & Co., L.P.A.

West-Central Ohio law firm experienced in providing a variety of legal services in such areas as estate planning, trusts, probate, real estate, business planning and litigation, labor negotiations, and in representing the injured and those charged with  crimes in both federal and state courts throughout the region.  (Mercer, Darke, Auglaize, Van Wert, Shelby, Miami, Allen, Hardin, Logan, Putnam, Paulding, Preble, Clark Counties.)

Our firm's reputation is based upon years of successful advocacy through vigorous professional and ethical defense of our clients' rights to justice.  Whether faced with criminal charges, injured in an auto crash, suffering the loss of a loved one due to negligence, estate planning or business matters, our goal is to protect your rights to the fullest extent ethically possible.  Let's face it, we live in an increasingly complex, harsh, and dangerous world.  When you need a lawyer, you need experienced professionals to help guide you through our legal system, including the courts.

Free Initial Consultations

We offer an initial consultation free of charge for personal injury, wrongful death and auto-accident cases.  Although we have regular office hours, we can meet with you in the evening or on Saturdays if your schedule prevents you from seeing us during regular office hours.