Meredith Howlett

Meredith Howlett is a Bristol, Rhode Island attorney whose practice focuses primarily on family law. She handles divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, juvenile justice, DCYF matters, and related family court proceedings. Her work also includes estate planning. She represents clients in contested and negotiated matters, including cases involving high-net-worth divorce and interstate or international family law issues.

Howlett earned a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2014 and a J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2017. While in law school, she participated in the Criminal Defense Clinic and received a CALI recognition. Her academic training and continuing family law involvement support work involving domestic relations procedure, negotiation, litigation strategy, and long-term planning for families.

Howlett has served on the Rhode Island Bar Association Family Court Bench Bar Committee since 2018 and has held leadership roles involving new lawyers and bar governance. She has also spoken and moderated programs on family law topics. Her practice includes divorce and separation, custody and support disputes, adoption, juvenile matters, DCYF proceedings, and estate planning for individuals and families.

Meredith Howlett has been recognized as a Rising Star and has remained active in Rhode Island Bar Association leadership, including service connected with the New Lawyers Committee and House of Delegates. Howlett combines current family law practice with professional service and continuing legal education. Her work is directed toward helping clients manage difficult family transitions, protect parental and financial interests, and understand court requirements.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, M. F. Howlett Law
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Family Court Bench Bar Committee, Rhode Island Bar Association (2018-Present)
• Member, Nominating Committee, Rhode Island Bar Association (2019-Present)
• Young Lawyer Delegate, American Bar Association
• Member of the, Rhode Island House of Delegates (2018-2023)

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

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