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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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The Law Office of Melanie L. Ryan
9 Cottage Place, Nutley, NJ, 07110
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Posted by Auguste | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Custody
Melanie Ryan is very knowledgeable lawyer, and very patient, with me. She takes her time to understand every details from my custody case. I suggest or recommend anyone to her with no regret.
Melanie Ryan
Replied last February 07, 2019It has been a pleasure dealing with you! It is very rewarding to achieve parenting time for a Dad who wants more time with his children.
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...
Melanie Ryan
Replied last November 27, 2018Thanks 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...
Melanie Ryan
Replied last November 27, 2018Thanks! Aliyah had a complicated grandparents right issue and was a pleasure to work with. I'm happy to have helped!
Posted by Alisa | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Wonderful Attorney !
Working with Mrs. Ryan was the absolute best decision I could have ever made. She is professional, knowledgeable, and she worked with me every step of the way. While other lawyers told me they couldnt help me regarding my case, or tried to charge me outrageous prices , Mrs. Ryan listened to my conc...
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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
Q&A
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