Atty. Kristy Garside

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.

Newport Newport 22 yrs experience 22 year
Call (401) 400-4943 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Our office is located in Newport, RI but we will travel throughout all of Rhode Island and represent clients in all counties

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

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 Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kristy Garside

Where is Kristy Garside's law office located?
Kristy Garside's law practice is located in Newport, Rhode Island. The firm is The Law Offices of Howe & Garside, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kristy Garside handle?
Kristy Garside focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Kristy Garside practiced law?
Kristy Garside has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Kristy Garside go to law school?
Kristy Garside earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (—).
How can I contact Kristy Garside for a consultation?
You can contact Kristy Garside directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Roger Williams University School of Law
- 2004
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:
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 2004
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2004

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