KRISTY J. GARSIDE, ESQ.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
KGarside@counselfirst.com

Professional Information:
Rhode Island, admitted November 2004
Massachusetts, admitted December 2004

Practice Areas:
I practice with Jeremy Howe in all areas
of our practice.
See Practice Areas

Memberships:

• Rhode Island Bar Association
• Massachusetts Bar Association
• American Bar Association (Family Law Section)
• Family Court Bench Bar Committee
• Rhode Island Child Support Guideline Review Task Force
• RWU Alumni Service Committee
• Family Law Inn of Court (Rhode Island)  

Education:
J.D., Roger Williams University School of Law, 2004 
B.S., University of Massachusetts, Major: Sport Management, Minor: Sociology, 2001
Certificate, University of Massachusetts, Criminal Justice, 2001

Personal:
I am a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts and currently reside in Tiverton, Rhode Island. My maiden name was McCluskey, but I have since been married to Christopher Garside and taken his last name. Christopher is a native “Aquidneck Islander.” We are the proud parents of three cats and an American Bulldog, J.R. We adopted J.R. from the Potter League in Middletown and encourage everyone looking for a pet to adopt!

Goals:
I understand that if you are contacting our office, you most likely have questions or concerns that have the potential to have a significant impact on your life. Knowing this, I can assure you that I take my job very seriously and plan to be with you every step of the way.  I am always willing to listen with compassion and direction, and to work with you to get through what may be the most difficult time in your life.