Our Team
Our dedicated team of legal professionals specializes in various areas of law.
Our team at Schnell Hardy Jones LLP is a diverse group of legal professionals, each bringing unique skills and experiences to the table. With our long-standing presence in Red Deer and Central Alberta, our seasoned lawyers offer a wealth of knowledge acquired over more than 50 years of practice.
Meet The Team
Rick E. Howarth, Partner
Rick has over 30 years of experience in the field of Family Law and has appeared at every level of Court in Alberta. He was born and raised in Red Deer and has been a Partner at Schnell Hardy Jones since 1994.
Areas of Practice: Real Estate, Family Law
University of Calgary | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 1989
University of Calgary | Juris Doctor | 1992
Trista D. Carey, Partner
Trista is a Partner practicing in the fields of Wills & Estates, Estate Administration, Real Estate, Corporate/ Commercial Law, and Adult Guardianship & Trusteeship.
Areas of Practice: Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Corporate / Commercial, Guardianship & Trusteeship
University of Lethbridge | Bachelor of Management with Great Distinction | 1999
University of Calgary | Juris Doctor | 2005
Allison P. Brett, Partner
Allison is a partner practicing primarily in the field of Family Law and she has experience representing clients on all types of family law issues, with a focus on the collaborative process. She can also assist clients with their real estate transactions.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Real Estate Law
University of Calgary| Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 2007
University of Alberta | Juris Doctor | 2010
Evan C. Hardy, Partner
Born and raised in Red Deer, Evan joined the partnership in 2014. He serves clients in the areas of Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate, Wills and Estates, and Condominium Law.
Areas of Practice: Corporate/Commercial Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, Condominium Law
University of Alberta | Bachelor of Commerce | 2007
University of Alberta | LLB | 2010
Michaelee P. Howarth,
Student at Law
Michaelee was born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta.
Michaelee will be practicing Family Law and looks forward to learning from her principal, Rick Howarth.
University of Calgary | Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology | 2018
City University of London | Bachelor of Laws with Honours | 2022