Michelle A. Buck

Michelle A. Buck is a founding attorney of Steele & Buck LLC in Westerly, Rhode Island. Her practice covers divorce, child custody, probate, wills, real estate, contract disputes, municipal law, planning and zoning, and civil litigation. She also works on guardianships, adoption, landlord-tenant disputes, and corporate matters. Her background in both private practice and local government informs her advice on contested and transactional issues. She has experience with decisions affecting both households and town operations, a background that informs the issues she handles for clients.

Michelle earned a B.A. from Bryant College in 1996 and a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2001. She was admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Connecticut early in her legal career. Her academic background and subsequent practice have supported work involving family relationships, property transactions, contracts, and government decisions that affect individuals and local businesses.

Michelle served as Town Solicitor for Westerly from 2010 through 2013 and as Westerly Town Manager from 2013 until 2015. She also held the position of Town Solicitor for Hopkinton. These roles required work with municipal legal responsibilities and local government operations. Her private practice includes advising clients facing divorce and custody matters, real estate issues, contract disagreements, and probate-related concerns. Her years in the town manager role also involved the administrative side of municipal government, beyond litigation alone.

Michelle A. Buck brings municipal leadership experience to a practice serving individuals and businesses in the Westerly area. Her admission to both the Rhode Island and Connecticut bars supports representation across the region. She combines knowledge of local government processes with experience in family law, property matters, and civil disputes, helping clients evaluate legal options that fit their particular circumstances. Her legal services span family relationships, property ownership, and local governmental questions that require different approaches.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Steele & Buck, LLC
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Town Solicitor, Town of Westerly (2010-2013)
• Town Solicitor, Town of Hopkinton

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Connecticut

Education

• Roger Williams University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bryant College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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