About

Maureen A. Howard is a partner at Howard & McBeath PLLC, a full-service law office providing advocacy in Estate Planning, Family Law, Mediation, Guardianships, Probate, and QDROs throughout New Hampshire. Learn more about her background and experience below. Maureen Howard is a partner at Howard & McBeath PLLC, a full-service law office located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. With a focus on Estate Planning, Family Law, Mediation, Guardianships, Probate, and QDROs, Maureen provides dedicated advocacy to clients across the state. Her practice specifically centers on Wills, Trusts, probate, and QDROs, and she has extensive experience appearing in district courts, superior courts, probate courts, and family courts throughout New Hampshire. Maureen has also been involved in numerous successful appeals to the New Hampshire Supreme Court. In addition to her legal career, Maureen is a registered nurse with 37 years of experience in ICU/CCU settings. She has worked in New York, Portsmouth, NH, and Boston, including at the prestigious Mass General Hospital. Maureen obtained her CCRN certification over 35 years ago and has served on various New Hampshire Medical Malpractice screening panels. Furthermore, Maureen has a background in education, having served as an adjunct professor in the Paralegal Studies Program at NHTI. She taught courses on Legal Research and Writing, Medical/Legal Ethics, and Risk Management for many years, bringing a unique perspective to her legal practice. Maureen\s educational background includes a J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law, an M.A. in English from Stony Brook University, and a B.A. in French from Brockport College. She also holds a New York State Teaching Certification (N-6). Prior to joining Howard & McBeath PLLC, Maureen worked as a Solo Practitioner and an Associate at a mid-sized Seacoast law office. She also gained valuable experience through internships at the NH Lawyer General\s Civil Division and the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals. Overall, Maureen A. Howard brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her legal practice, combining her background in law, nursing, and education to provide comprehensive support to her clients in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and beyond.

Legal Issues

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law

Adoption, Child Support, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

• QDRO drafting for post-divorce retirement account division
• General Civil Matters

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Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Retaines and Rates
  Unbundled Services Available

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