Melinda J. Markvan
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About me
Each case is unique. It's important to understand the best course of action, whether it's litigation or collaborative practice. I truly care about my clients and strive to achieve the very best results for them.
Practice areas
Licensed
- Divorce: 100%6 years, 100 cases
Payment
Fees:
Retainer (always)
Payment types:
Cash, Check
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Contact info
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 2010 | 08/28/2016 |
| Legal answers | |
| Legal guides |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Contributor Award | AVVO | 2013 |
| 2012 Clients' Choice Award | AVVO.com | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Markvan Law LLC | 2012 - Present |
| Associate | Lewis & Leeper, LLC | 2011 - 2012 |
| Family Law Paralegal/Law Clerk | Nissenbaum Law Offices | 2003 - 2010 |
| Litigation Paralegal | Schwartz & Nystrom | 2002 - 2003 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BNI | N/A | 2013 - Present |
| Boston Bar Association, Family Law Section | N/A | 2010 - Present |
| Case name | Outcome | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Contempt Trial | Reimbursement of expenses & legal fees. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contested Divorce | Divorce judgment entered | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Uncontested Divorce | Separation Agreement entered into Judgement of Divorce | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Bar Association, Family Law Newsletter | Family Law Case Summaries | 2013 |
| Boston Bar Association, Family Law Section Newsletter | Family Law Case Summaries | 2012 |
| Boston Bar Association, Family Law Newsletter | Family Law Case Summaries | 2011 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts School of Law at Andover | Family Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
| Goucher College | Philosphy & Women's Studies | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education | Co-chair of "Complex Business Valuations" | 2011 |