Melanie L Ryan

Melanie L Ryan

4.7
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 18 years

Real estate Lawyer at Nutley, NJ
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business

9 Cottage Place, Nutley, NJ

About Melanie

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Preparation of Wills, Health Care DIrectives, POA's. Creation of Trusts; elder asset protection; planning for persons with special needs.

40%
Real Estate 40%

Representation of Sellers and Buyers in residential real estate transactions.

40%
Business 20%

Formation, dissolution, merger of small to mid size businesses. Contract enforcement. Dispute Resolution.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Melanie L. Ryan

9 Cottage Place, Nutley, NJ, 07110

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Melanie L Ryan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct

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...nd everyone. She is the best, hands down.

Melanie Ryan

Replied last November 27, 2018

All the best Keisha! Happy Holidays!

Posted by Amy | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Bright, comprehensive, effective and enjoyable to work with!

Melanie adeptly assisted me with a handful of critical components for my business and personal life. Melanie's breadth and depth of experience helps her ask the important questions up front. Melanie is quick to assess situations and chart an effective course. Additionally, Melanie is incredibly perso...nable which makes my legal work less tedious.

Melanie Ryan

Replied last November 27, 2018

Thanks to Amy! I did some complicated business disclaimers for her and she was such a great client to work with that we are now friends and I am her client as well!

Posted by Aliyah | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Client

Melanie was very warm, knowledgeable and empathetic she is a great lawyer, she won my case in such a way that it showed the judge her fairness and advocacy for my case, she listened to my needs, wants, and concerns and explained statues that fell into my favor and she educated me on what way we shoul...d proceed in my case and because of that she gave me the faith and courage with me being confident that I will win in which I did and for that I will be forever grateful and if I will ever need any future family court help I will call on Mrs. Melanie Ryan to represent me without any hesitation.

Melanie Ryan

Replied last November 27, 2018

Thanks! Aliyah had a complicated grandparents right issue and was a pleasure to work with. I'm happy to have helped!

Posted by Jillian | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

She was invaluable in starting our business!

My partner and I sought legal counsel while starting our first business. Mrs. Melanie Ryan has been invaluable for us during the process. She made every step of the way so easy for us while also keeping us fully knowledgeable during the process. What I really respect about Melanie is that she trul...y cares about each individual she works with. She goes to bat for each client and works hard to find a solution. Her prices are extremely reasonable and her level of service always outweighs the cost. It is a pleasure to work with her and we will continue to as our business grows.

Posted by Samantha | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

FAMILY COURT/THANK YOU

I have been so lucky to have Melanie on my side as my lawyer. I was stuck between a rock and a hard place. I did not see a light at the end of the tunnel. Melanie helped me find that light. She made sure that everything was being done correctly and effectively for my family. I am a single mother try...ing to do everything in my power to support my Son. I was worried at first about seeking the help of a lawyer. I saw nothing but dollar signs that I didn't have. Melanie was affordable and worked with me. She isn't someone who just does their job because it's what is necessary to pay the bills. She cares about her clients. I know that first hand; and I couldn't feel luckier. We are both so lucky that we found her when we did. She has changed our lives for both the present and future.

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Walter Tencza

Business lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amy Pietrowski

Business lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and thorough!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

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

NJSBA

Securities and Regulation Committee

2016 - Present

Nutley Chamber of Commerce

Member

2015 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Solo and Small Firm Member

2015 - Present

Nutley Lawyers Club

Member

1995 - 2014

SIFMA

Member - 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

Activity

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