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 7 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Ashley | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Absolute Godsend

I absolutely without any doubt would hire Ms. Melanie again and would recommend anyone to hire her. She’s reasonable with her fees, will work with you to do her very best to help in every possible way, she’s thorough, I can’t praise enough how she helped my family stay together. She helped me get ove...r my nervousness and believe me I was a nervous wreck! Thanks so much Ms. Melanie!! She’s a blessing!!

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 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...erns and worked with me and we won our case in court! I'm forever grateful for her !! I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

My Pre-up agreement review lawyer

Melanie helped me during April to August in my pre-up agreement review and notary service. She is nice and professional in the whole process.

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.

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Melanie L Ryan's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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Walter Tencza

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Catherine Ross

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Amy Pietrowski

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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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