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Melissa received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2006 and graduated cum laude from Pace University School of Law in 2010. Melissa’s practice includes representation of individuals in divorce, post-divorce, custody, paternity, parenting time, Personal Protection Order (PPO) and minor guardianship matters, as well as general civil litigation and criminal matters.Prior to returning to Michigan, Melissa was employed at the Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice, where she served as the attorney for the children in child protective matters in Bronx Family Court.Melissa serves on the board of the Women Lawyer’s Association and Zero Tolerance: Ending Child Sexual Abuse and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section Domestic Violence Committee. Additionally, Melissa is a member of Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan and is trained in the collaborative divorce process.Native to Traverse City, Melissa enjoys spending time swimming, boating and exploring Northern Michigan with her husband Daniel and their son, Aiden.Admitted:2010, State Bar of New York2014, State Bar of Michigan. Publications:Trust Issues & Divorce: The Impact of Divorce on Assets Held in Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts,Michigan Family Law Journal, Volume 47, Number 5, May 2017

I help parents understand and navigate Michigan's child support system. I also write legal blog articles for other attorneys.. All law schools are not created equal, and I graduated from top-tier Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law, with honors and a member of the SMU International Law Review. I scored at the 99th percentile on the ACT, the 90th percentile on the LSAT and about the 94th percentile on the bar exam. In high school, I won awards for achievement in math, and I'm proud to be in the minority of attorneys who enjoy number crunching. I can help you understand Michigan's child support system, or help you write a fun and informative article for your legal blog.

Drawing upon life and work experiences, I seek to serve clients by providing practical legal solutions to life's complex problems.  I will work with you to understand your needs, goals and legal objectives to determine the best plan of action to help you succeed.  I do not take a cookie-cutter approach to any case, but listen carefully to you needs and tailor a legal approach to fit your budget, your family's needs, and your legal goals. I will work hard to tipe the scales of justice in your favor.