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About The Law Office of Melanie L. Ryan LLC
The Law Office of Melanie L. Ryan LLC was founded in 2015 by Melanie Ryan following her long career in the financial business in such roles as Operations Manager, Compliance Director and Counsel. Melanie brings twenty+ years experience working for U.S. broker dealers and investment advisors owned by international banks and interfacing with various regulatory bodies on behalf of her employers to The Law Office.
The Law Office seeks to capitalize on Ms. Ryan's financial markets and products knowledge to deliver quality, affordable legal services to other attorneys, small businesses and small to mid-sized broker dealers. Melanie offers such services as business formation, expert witnessing, outside legal opinions, regulatory consultancy and enforcement of debt judgements.
Melanie is a believer in "giving back" and "paying forward." Accordingly, she has assisted several 501(c) 3 charities with corporate formalities in the past. The Law Office accepts applications for and provides pro-bono legal services to certain charities.
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The Law Office is a LLC registered in New Jersey and Melanie is admitted to the New Jersey Bar and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2007
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9 Cottage Place, Nutley, NJ, 07110
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Posted by Richard | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Great Job with my Adoption
Melanie was the perfect person to help me adopt my two stepchildren. She was very professional, caring, supportive, and Knowledgable. I would never have been able to get through this without her. I highly recommend Melanie to anyone that wants to adopt their stechildren. GREAT JOB Melanie!!!!
Melanie Ryan
Replied last February 07, 2019I just saw the same judge last week on a divorce matter and he remembered me from your case! I hate to say "case" since adoption isn't really a "case" is it? All the best to the FOUR FORDS!
Posted by Tracey | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The Perfect Custody Lawyer.
Mrs. Ryan is a very knowledgeable and empathetic Lawyer. Simply put, she's good at what she does. She won my case with skill. She demonstrated her excellence in applying the laws which mattered for my particular case. She protected my interests to keep custody of my child with the skills of a surge...
Melanie Ryan
Replied last February 07, 2019Thank you for your very kind words! I enjoyed working with you and your family to resolve this matter and I don't think its a violation of attorney client privilege to say "GO BIRDS!!!"
Posted by Noel | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Thank you.
Melanie helped me with a Child support issue. I never had a formal agreement so problems ensued. Melany helped protect my interests.
Melanie Ryan
Replied last February 07, 2019Thanks for the post! Family matters are always tough, but there was never a question about you being a great Dad. I'm glad you have everything documented now!
Posted by Keshia | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
A Wonderful Attorney
My fiance and I found this lawyer and we were nervous. It was a custody case . We found Mel in short notice. She was wonderful and understanding. She won the case for us the first time we went to court. She wasn't just our lawyer but she seemed like she was a great friend. I recommend her to anyone a...
Melanie Ryan
Replied last November 27, 2018All the best Keisha! Happy Holidays!
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Contracts
MelanIe has helped us with contracts over the new year with our past and present customers. She's very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. She's currently working on a mechanical lein for us.
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Experience
Honors
2014
Internation Public Debt Offering - Best Counsel, ABA Law Journal
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Melanie Ryan
2014 - 2016
Director of Legal and Compliance, Draco Capital Markets
2001 - 2014
Director of Compliance, Banca IMI - Intesa Sanpaolo
1994 - 2001
Vice President, Dresdner Kleinwort Benson
Associations
2016 - Present
NJSBASecurities and Regulation Committee
2016 - Present
Nutley Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationSolo and Small Firm Member
2015 - Present
Nutley Lawyers ClubMember
1995 - 2014
SIFMAMember - Compliance & Legal
Education
2006
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Temple University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Monthly Meeting
Wills & Estates
2016
Careers in Law
Business Law
Languages
English
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Q&A
How much taxes do I pay?
14 Jun 2020
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Can i ask for receipts that the money i send her every week goes to our 3 month old baby girl? ?
08 Apr 2020
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Shifty stock brokerage problems: what type of attorney, barred in what state?
29 Feb 2020