Michigan Lawyers Melissa Nestico to Melvin Muskovitz

Firm: Dykema Gossett PLLC

2723 S State St Ste 400 , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104 Zip code: 48104

Practice Areas: Civil , Labor , Municipal , Arbitration

Firm: Bryan M. Suliman PLLC

9750 Belleville Rd , Van Buren Township , Michigan 48111 Zip code: 48111

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Wise Law, PLLC

PO Box 55 , Walloon Lake , Michigan 49796 Zip code: 49796

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mellisa A. Wise graduated from Michigan State University College of Law in 2019. In her first summer as a law student, Mellisa worked as a legal intern at the Washtenaw County Public Defender's Office. Prior to graduation, Mellisa served as a Law Fellow in the Special Victims Bureau of the New York County District Attorney's Office, working closely on investigations and trials involving violent sex crimes and child abuse.. After graduation, Mellisa began working as a line ADA at the New York County District Attorney's Office, handling a large and complex caseload. During her time as a line ADA, Mellisa prosecuted cases involving assaults, child abuse, sex crimes, crimes involving domestic violence, animal abuse, and drunk driving. Mellisa views the training and mentorship she received as an ADA and Law Fellow as invaluable to her litigation practice, and credits her proven winning track record to the intensive and hands-on training provided to her as a prosecutor.. In 2021, Mellisa moved back to her home state of Michigan, settling first in Petoskey, and ultimately in the Boyne area. After moving to northern Michigan, and following her admission to the Michigan bar exam, Mellisa worked in law firms specializing in contract disputes, estate planning, custody/parenting disputes, divorce, adoption, paternity disputes, personal injury, and more.. Mellisa has developed a collaborative practice style, specializing in high conflict parenting time disputes and collaborative divorce proceedings. Mellisa is also an experienced trial attorney and strong courtroom advocate. She is passionate about arming her clients with the tools they need to have a productive and peaceful co-parenting relationship, even when tensions are high.. Having worked professionally as both a criminal defense attorney and a prosecutor, Mellisa developed a unique perspective of the criminal justice system. She has a great appreciation for the importance of prompt communication, proactive lawyering, and thoughtful preparation. When facing the daunting prospective of criminal consequences, Mellisa Wise is well-equipped to protect your rights, mitigate the negative effects of arrest, and help reduce your chances of reoffending and/or future arrest.. Mellisa lives with her husband, stepson, and two dogs. Outside of the office, Mellisa loves to read, bake, and hike with her family. She is endlessly grateful for the northern Michigan community and is proud to serve a large range of counties, including counties located in the Upper Peninsula.

Firm: Mellin Robinson, PC

1755 W Big Beaver Rd , Troy , Michigan 48084

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family

Firm: Whitman Family Law PLLC

126 E Front St Ste B , Traverse City , Michigan 49684 Zip code: 49684

Practice Areas: Corporate , Family , Family

Firm: Varnum LLP

Po Box 352 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49501 Zip code: 49501

Practice Areas: Real Estate , Real Estate

Firm: Pezzetti, Vermetten & Popovits, P.C.

600 E. Front Street, Ste. 102 , Traverse City , Michigan 49686 Zip code: 49686

Practice Areas: Family

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

Firm: Melissa Pearce & Associates

28175 Haggerty Rd , Novi , Michigan 48377

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family

Firm: Your Legal Service PLLC

17515 W 9 Mile Rd Ste 755 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Attorney Schwartz is a General Civil Mediator and member of the State Bar of Michigan, Federal Bar Association, American Trial Lawyer's Association, and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.  She is the recipient of many academic and service awards, including the Spirit of Detroit award.Before earning her Juris Doctor degree, Ms. Schwartz earned a paralegal degree with honors.  She has many years of experience in plaintiff and defense litigation; and held the position of Wayne County Legal Department's Crime Victim Advocate with the City of Detroit Police Department Investigative Officer's Unit.Ms. Schwartz earned her undergraduate degree in Family Law Education at the Spring Arbor University with honors.  She received her law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law where she was elected and served as class President; served as a law clerk intern to Chief Judge Bernard A. Friedman of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan; and was a legal intern for the Wayne County Legal Aid & Public Defender's Office where she represented the interests of indigent defendants.Prior to earning her doctoral degree in law, Attorney Schwartz graduated in the medical field with honors.  Her medical knowledge combined with her legal education has played a key role in the settlement of six-figure dog bite and product liability awards.

Firm: University of Michigan Law School Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic

701 S State St Rm 2058 , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48109

Firm: 9th Circuit Court Family Division

1536 Gull Rd , Kalamazoo , Michigan 49048 Zip code: 49048

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: German, German & Vanden Bosch, PLC

301   120 W Savidge St  49456 , Spring Lake , Michigan 49456 Zip code: 49456

Practice Areas: Business Organizations

10857 Craig Rd , Traverse City , Michigan 49686

Firm: AMC Legal Center, Detroit Arsenal

6501 E 11 Mile Rd Ms #307 , Warren , Michigan 48397

Firm: City of Grand Rapids Law Department

300 Monroe Ave NW Ste 620 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503 Zip code: 49503

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: DAWN Legal Services

770 Kenmoor Ave SE Ste 203 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546 Zip code: 49546

Practice Areas: Family

2532 Parkway Pl , Hartland , Michigan 48353 Zip code: 48353

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

3319 Falcon Bluff Ct NE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49525 Zip code: 49525

Practice Areas: Adoption

Firm: Moseley Law PLLC

5020 E Beltline Ave NE Ste 201 F , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49525 Zip code: 49525

Practice Areas: General Practice

900 Fifth Third Center   111 Lyon Street Northwest , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503 Zip code: 49503

Practice Areas: Construction ,Real Estate