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Melissa Conner has always had a passion for started working for a criminal defense attorney as a young teenager. There,she learned that every person has a story and deserves a listening ear and anopen mind. She carries these lessons forward in her own practice, striving tolisten well, without judgment, in order to understand her clients, and shetakes great pride in client satisfaction.
One of the most important skills in counseling andadvocacy is communication. Melissa graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English and earnedmembership in the International English Honor Society. Later, she trainedstudents for public speaking competitions and served as an editor for the New England Journal of Criminal and CivilConfinement.
During her clinical practice, Melissa providedlegal services to indigent clients with family law issues. These issuesincluded child support and maintaining child custody while moving out ofMassachusetts.
Melissa also interned in North Carolina where sheworked with some of the finest attorneys in the state. She handled a variety ofcases including the following subject matters: divorce, domestic violence,robbery, sexual abuse, attempted murder and murder. Most notably, Melissa wassecond chair for the defense in the first North Carolina Innocence CommissionHearing, a state commission dedicated to uncover cases of actual innocence, thefirst of its kind in the nation.
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Posted by Mel | May 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Melissa was highly recommended to me by an attorney. I am so glad I hired her to handle my Bankruptcy case, considering that I was in middle of divorce in 2015 and property was involved, so let's face it, I was terrified, considering that divorce attorney's and judge were watching my steps, and anx...
Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Melissa is wonderful! She was kind and understanding during my case. She explained things without talking down to me, and all of my interactions with her were pleasant. I really appreciated her help and support through this distressing time.
Posted by Steven | October 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Melissa Conner was an excellent, knowledgeable and attentive lawyer. Every time I emailed her or called she responded or got back to me promptly with answers to all my questions. More importantly Melissa got it done. She also gave me a detailed plan of how to build my credit back up. Melissa was a pl...
Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney
If you want a attorney with great personal skills and will get the job done call Melissa. She was knowledgeable and effective with both my bankruptcy and divorce case. A real professional and caring person. Thanks Melissa
Posted by mark | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney
i was pretty down on my luck before i met with Melissa i was in deep debt but melissa showed me the way and not to be ashamed for filing for bankruptcy .it was a long process but with kindness and understanding she got me through it now i can begin a new chapter in my life
"As a lawyer Melissa is the whole package: she exudes professionalism, intelligence, and is above else, one of the warmest, most approachable people you will come across. I know first hand how hard of a worker Melissa is, and because she always comes to court fully prepared, she instills confidence in her client, giving their case the best opportunity to succeed."
"Melissa has been extraordinarily helpful in working with me and my immigration clients so that their family law needs dovetail with their immigration objectives. She is a passionate and dedicated attorney who does not shy away from having to work on creative solutions to complex problems."
"Attorney Conner is an effective advocate for her bankruptcy clients. As someone who does not practice within this area, I feel entirely confident referring bankruptcy cases to her, and have no doubt that she will strive to achieve the best results for her clients. Additionally, Attorney Conner is very caring and conscientious about her cases and handles every task with great attention to detail."
"Melissa Conner is a stellar consumer bankruptcy lawyer. She's a great resource for clients, family, and friends facing challenging financial issues. She's not only committed to her clients, she's committed to the betterment of the community at large."
"Melissa has always been one of the smartest people I knew. Her intelligence and work ethic allowed her to graduate college with honors, and serve as a editor of law review. I worked with Melissa as co-counsel in a two-week trial. Her work ethic, intelligence and intergity impressed the clients, opposing counsel and the trial judges. It is with great honor that I endorse Melissa and her impressive legal abilities."
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Up and Coming Lawyers, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
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Volunteer Recognition Award, Massachusetts Bar Association
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Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
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When you declare chapter 13, does it affect your company issued credit cards?
17 Jun 2015
How do i find out if there is an open case?
14 Oct 2011
If filing bankruptcy can my past excise taxes be included, as well as money owed to the RMV for old tickets?
19 Oct 2011