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Melissa Angeleah Tracy

Melissa Angeleah Tracy
Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 9

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Divorce / Separation
    5 years
  • 15% Child Custody
    5 years
  • 15% Family
    5 years
  • 15% Child Support
    5 years
  • 5% Adoption
    5 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($250-$275/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
    11475 Great Oaks Way
    Suite 125
    Alpharetta, GA 30022
    Office: 678-879-9000
    Fax: 678-879-9001
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Melissa A. Tracy devotes her practice to representing clients in the areas of family law and domestic relations. Prior to joining Meriwether Tharp, LLC, she... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


4 star rating

“Aggressive”

Posted by: Jarod, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Melissa gave me the best advice early in my case which was to be aggressive. She got me focused on protecting my children and getting the best... more
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5 star rating

“Thank Goodness for Melissa Tracy !”

Posted by: Teresa, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I started with Melissa when she was with another firm. She handled my divorce, and I felt like she took my concerns to heart and gave me the... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

14 endorsements


David A. Canale

I had the opportunity to work with Melissa as opposing counsel on a recent case. She is a knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients. It... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Canale , Marietta (GA), About 1 year ago
Emily Su-Hwa Yu

Melissa Tracy is an extremely passionate and hard-working attorney who always acts for her client's best interests. She takes the time to carefully... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Emily Yu , Atlanta (GA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

6 years since Melissa Angeleah Tracy was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2007 05/03/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Associate at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC 2010–present
Associate at The Law Offices of Epps & Pilgrim 2009–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Memphis Law JD - Juris Doctor 2007
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Communication BA - Bachelor of Arts 2003

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Dean's Distinguished Service Award The University of Memphis 2007

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Legislative Committee Member (2009) Forsyth County Bar Association 2008–present
State Bar of Georgia 2007–present

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 45 Legal Answers
4 Best Answers - chosen by asker
30 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
11 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Equally Shared Parenting Time Presumption - a Cure-All or a Quagmire for Tennessee Child Custody Law The University of Memphis Law Review 2007