Overview
Practice Areas
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65% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
30 years
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20% Bankruptcy / Chapter 13
30 years
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10% Lawsuits / Disputes
30 years
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5% Residential
30 years
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($250-$350/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (B.A. 1977) and Drake University School of Law (J.D. 1980) where he received the American... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Chapter 13 client,
2010-09-20
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Recently, the economic downturn required I face the prospect of having to close my business and force a new economic reality upon my family. We knew...
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Posted by:
a Foreclosure client,
2010-09-17
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
From the first consultation to the end of the case, Attorney Melchionne helped me understand what was going on and what would happen next. He is not...
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Peer Endorsements
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Certainly I endorse this lawyer. I know him thru our professional organization,National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Attorney Gene...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
John Vos
, San Rafael (CA), 14 days ago
Gene Mechionne is on my very short list of the finest lawyers I have known. I do not say this lightly. His experience, knowledge, and dedication is...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
L Berliner
, Springfield (MA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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30 years since Eugene S Melchionne was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Connecticut |
Active
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1982 |
12/01/2008 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Attorney at
Solo Practitioner
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1990–present
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Adjunct Professor at
American Institute of Banking Connecticut
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1992–2002
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Advisor at
City of Waterbury
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1996–2002
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Adjunct Professor at
Teikyo-Post University
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1989–2001
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Of Counsel at
Bender & Anderson, P.C.
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1990–1998
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Associate at
DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein
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1986–1989
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Vice President at
Credit Bureau of Waterbury
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1982–1985
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Associate at
Grady & Riley
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1979–1985
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See all 8 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Drake University Law School |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1980 |
| University of Connecticut |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1977 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Connecticut Super Lawyer |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer |
Connecticut Magazine |
2007 |
| Member of the Month |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Inc. |
2006 |
| Pro Bono Service Award |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Connecticut |
2002 |
| Pro Bono Service Award |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Connecticut |
2001 |
| Pro Bono Service Award |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Connecticut |
2000 |
| Pro Bono Service Award |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Connecticut |
1999 |
| Pro Bono Service Award |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Connecticut |
1998 |
| Teacher of the Year |
American Institute of Banking |
1998 |
| Pro Bono Service Award |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Connecticut |
1997 |
| Pro Bono Service Award |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Connecticut |
1996 |
| American Jurisprudence Award |
LexisNexis |
1977 |
See all 12 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Connecticut Bench-Bar Foreclosure Committee |
2008-present
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| Co-founder and President |
Bankruptcy Law Network |
2007-present
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| State Chair & Member |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys |
2002-present
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| Chair |
Waterbury Bar Association, Bankruptcy Committee |
1998
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| Member |
American Bankruptcy Institute |
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
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| Member |
Connecticut Bar Association |
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| Member |
Waterbury Bar Association |
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See all 8 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 5
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Cases
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Outcome: Amendment of Proof of Claim disallowed
Outcome: Motion for Summary Judgment denied
Outcome: Contempt ordered against ex-spouse
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Office Automation and Management |
Fall Workshop |
2008 |
| Issues of Consumer Credit |
Credit Abuse Resistance Education |
2008 |
| Alternative Computing Platforms in Bankruptcy Practice |
Annual Conference |
2008 |
| Gambling Issues in Bankruptcy |
Workshop |
2007 |
| Issues of Consumer Credit |
Credit Abuse Resistance Education |
2007 |
| Effectiveness of Credit counseling in Bankruptcy |
Bankruptcy & Credit Counseling Roundtable |
2007 |
| Requirements of the Debt Relief Agent provisions of BAPCPA |
Annual Convention |
2007 |
| Property Tax Collection Issues in Bankruptcy |
Spring Meeting |
1997 |
| Collection Problems in Condominium Association |
Seminar |
1995 |
| Property Tax Collection Issues in Bankruptcy |
Fall Meeting |
1992 |
See all 10 speaking engagements
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