Atty. Melissa Ann Howitt
Melissa Ann Howitt is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, elder law, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Melissa has been licensed for 20 years.
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Melissa Ann Howitt is an Associate based in Franklin, Massachusetts, practicing at Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, P.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, family law, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006) and Massachusetts (2012). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law JD (—). Serands clients in Franklin, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Ann Howitt is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, elder law, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
- Melissa has been licensed for 20 years
- Melissa practices at Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, P.C. in Franklin, MA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Melissa Ann Howitt is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
Melissa Ann Howitt is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Melissa Ann Howitt is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Melissa Ann Howitt is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Melissa Ann Howitt is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Franklin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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