Purcell Stowell PC

I had an excellent experience with Matt and Olivia handling a very complicated family law matter. Matt worked with me through most of the case and was outstanding. His legal knowledge, strategy, and guidance were exactly what I needed, and he always took the time to explain things clearly and keep me informed. Olivia also worked with me toward the end of the case and was fantastic. She was extremely prepared, sharp, responsive, and did an excellent job representing me. I also have to mention Lisa, their senior paralegal. She was incredibly responsive, communicative, and always helpful throughout the process. I can’t say enough good things about the team. You really can’t go wrong with this firm. I’m very grateful for everything they did for me and would recommend them without hesitation.

Most negative reviews come from clients who lost their case. This is not one of those situations. After being transferred to Ms. Stowell, I spent approximately 18 months under her representation with little to no substantive progress made on my case. Communication became minimal, I was repeatedly asked to resubmit information that had already been provided, and key issues, especially custody, were never meaningfully advanced. This ultimately resulted in roughly two years of delay in securing an updated custody agreement that proved to be in the best interest of my children and myself. I was also encouraged to consider a settlement that was not in my best interest and would have increased my financial burden. After my case was finalized, I took the time to carefully review my experience. My priority with my new representation was seeing the divorce through to completion, not raising disputes mid-process with this firm & Ms. Stowell. After my case was completely wrapped, I then reached out to Ms. Stowell in good faith to address these concerns and her performance directly and in private. The response from the firm focused only on a 10-day billing dispute window and did not address the substance of the issues raised. The contrast after switching attorneys was immediate. Within weeks, my new counsel moved the case forward and achieved a significantly more favorable outcome. The financial settlement was more than double the prior proposals, and the matter was resolved more efficiently and at nearly half the cost. Most importantly, custody was prioritized and resolved within a few months of the transition. This stood in clear contrast to the repeated delays I had previously been given, where I was consistently told action was only a few months away, yet no progress was made. I would also encourage anyone considering Ms. Stowell to look closely at the substance and timing of her reviews across platforms. In my experience, many are dated, clustered, or very general, and do not reflect the level of detail or outcomes that matter in a case like this. Based on my experience and the clear difference in results after changing counsel,I do not recommend this firm or Ms. Stowell.. Beyond the financial outcome, the delay in addressing custody had a meaningful impact on my family, as it prolonged a situation that could have been resolved much earlier with appropriate action.

Tremendous support and advocacy when having to navigate an extremely difficult situation around child custody with previous partner and mother of my child. I would recommend this firm to anyone who is in need of that assistance and support. Professional, knowledgeable and attentive to the needs of the clients they serve.

Juliana provided exceptional counsel during one of the most difficult times in my life. Throughout the process, she consistently presented me with clear options and set realistic expectations, which helped me feel informed and prepared every step of the way. Her military background is evident in the integrity, discipline, and respect she brings to her work. Those qualities stood out even more when opposing counsel did not always demonstrate the same. I’m truly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend Juliana to anyone in need of a family law attorney.

When I was divorcing, I needed support just as much as representation. I searched local attorneys specifically for a WOMAN and MOTHER (someone who would understand my situation) and was beyond pleased to find Juliana West. I was comforted by Juliana's quick responses, wealth of experience professionally and personally, and her calm, grounding nature when my world felt upside-down. Juliana helped me so much—legally and emotionally. I'd choose her over and over again. She's been there, she sees her clients as real people, and she's a good person. Thank you, Juliana, for your support and help. I'd recommend her 10/10.