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Melissa Ann Howitt is a dedicated attorney with Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, PC, where she focuses her practice on divorce and separation, elder law, and estate planning. Based in Franklin, Massachusetts, she provides thoughtful legal counsel to individuals and families navigating some of life’s most personal and important decisions. With a client-centered approach, Melissa helps her clients address both immediate legal concerns and long-term planning needs with clarity, professionalism, and care. In her family law practice, Melissa assists clients through the challenges of divorce and separation with an emphasis on practical solutions and informed guidance. She understands the emotional and financial complexities that often accompany these matters and works to help clients move forward with confidence. Her elder law and estate planning practice is similarly grounded in a commitment to protecting clients’ interests, preserving assets, and helping families prepare for the future. Whether assisting with planning for incapacity, drafting estate documents, or addressing issues affecting older adults and their loved ones, Melissa strives to make the legal process more accessible and manageable. Melissa’s practice reflects a strong commitment to responsive service, careful preparation, and personalized representation. She recognizes that no two clients are alike, and she takes the time to understand each client’s goals before recommending a tailored legal strategy. Clients seeking experienced guidance in divorce and separation, elder law, or estate planning can rely on Melissa Ann Howitt for practical advice and steady advocacy.

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