Maura Melcher

Maura Melcher

also known as Maura Nicholson

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Rockland, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning

800 Hingham Street, Suite 200N, Rockland, MA

About Maura

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

Divorce and Family Law

75%
Estate Planning 25%

Wills, Trusts and Estates

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 13 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Melcher Law PC

800 Hingham Street, Suite 200N, Rockland, MA, 02370

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Maura Melcher's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tim | November 12, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Thanks Maura!

Attorney Melcher was a pleasure to work with! I'm a father of three beautiful girls at the young age of 35. My kids mean the world to me and was crushed that one my partner in life wanted a divorce and two the thought of losing anytime with my girls! As soon as I found and meet with attorney Melcher ...I felt more comfortable about a fair outcome. She was very professional,prompt,caring, and always available for any questions or concerns I had throughout the process. My divorce went very well and without to much detail in my favor. I was ecstatic with the outcome. I would recommend her to any one that would sadly be headed for divorce. Thanks again Maura!!!

Posted by Natasha | October 16, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Very knowledgeable and professional Lawyer.

Maura was a excellent lawyer and she helped me immensely. She was always there for me and she was very kind. She explained everything to me in detail. She was very professional. She was my divorce lawyer and I moved in the middle of it and she was right on top of it and made all the changes very fast.... It was all done in a few months. I would recommend her to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2013

Overwhelmingly positive experience

I initially found attorney Nicholson threw a craigslist advert so I didn't totally know what to expect, but right from the get go she was helpful, kind, and responsive. For me, the biggest pet peeve is when I can't ever get my lawyer on the phone, Ive had a few bad experiences like this before. Not w...ith attorney nicholson. I would really reccomend her to anyone!

Posted by Karin | September 11, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant

Managing Partner for Real Estate Brokerage Company

Whenever I need legal assistance for landlord/tenant relations, contracts, brokerage disputes and inter-office issues, Maura is the first person I call. She always gives my inquiry her quick and thoughtful attention and clearly explains to me all of my options. She goes the extra mile and then does a... thorough research on the case and gets back to me promptly with my best options and her advice. She has never lead me wrong and is honest with her advice so that I don't waste any time on issues that will just drag out without much resolution. She knows the law well and I always have great confidence in her work. Maura is also very personable and easy to talk to, which always makes any legal experience that much better.

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Saved me a lot of money

I was overpaying my ex wife. Nicholson guided me through the divorce process and got a really excellent result without me spending a fortune on her service. Once we had the separation agreement in place, and later the final divorce, my costs went well below what I was paying after trying to mediate i...t on my own.

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Maura Melcher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rackham Karlsson

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Maura was opposing counsel on a divorce matter that presented some interesting questions regarding asset valuation and debt allocation. She was professional throughout the process, and her experience was apparent when she suggested changes to the separation agreement to satisfy the specific clerk handling our case. Her clients are in good hands."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney."

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Jude Kostas

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maura is the utmost professional as well as being knowledgable and compassionate. I would reccomend her to anyone in Massachuseets seeking an attorney in the area of family law."

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Christopher Malcolm

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Friend

"It is my pleasure to endorse Attorney Nicholson. She is an intelligent and hard working advocate for her clients. I would highly recommend Maura to anyone needing legal representation or advice for any family matter."

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Kevin Hampe

Litigation lawyer

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Rackham Karlsson

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

First Amendment: Religon & Freedom, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

2012

Animal Law, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

2012

Massachusetts Wills & Trusts, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

2012

President Anna Hirsch Award, New England Law Boston

2011

Domestic Violence, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

2008

Sandra Day O'Connor Scholar Award, New England Law Boston

Work Experience

2012 - 2014

Owner, Maura Nicholson Esq - Attorney at Law

2011 - 2011

Judicial Intern, Norfolk County Superior Court

2011 - 2011

Judicial Intern, Plymouth County Superior Court

2010 - 2012

Law Clerk, Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata, LLP

2009 - 2012

Legal Researcher, Davis Bruce Attorney at Law

2006 - 2011

Administrative, Payette Associates

Associations

2012 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

New England Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Boston College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2014

ABA Negotiation Competition

Guest Judge

Publications

2012

Abostonlawyer Divorce Lawyer

N/A

Website Attorney at Law

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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