Atty. Kristy Garside
Our office is located in Newport, RI but we will travel throughout all of Rhode Island and represent clients in all counties.
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About Kristy Garside at a glance
Kristy Garside is a divorce, child custody, family law, estate planning, and employment attorney based in Newport, Rhode Island, practicing at The Law Offices of Howe & Garside, Ltd.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (2004) and Massachusetts (2004). Educated at Roger Williams University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and University of Massachusetts B.S. Certificate University of Massachusetts B.S. Criminal Justice University of Massachusetts B.S. Major: Sport Management University of Massachusetts B.S. Minor: (—). Serands clients in Newport, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Our office is located in Newport, RI but we will travel throughout all of Rhode Island and represent clients in all counties
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Kristy Garside's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kristy Garside handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Kristy Garside is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Rhode Island →
Kristy Garside is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Rhode Island →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Kristy Garside is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Rhode Island →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Kristy Garside is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Rhode Island →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Kristy Garside is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Rhode Island →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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