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also known as Melissa Megan Villemaire
Melissa graduated from Rutgers School of Law in Camden, New Jersey in 2010. She is a member of the Family Law Committee of the Ocean County Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, and LeTip. She worked as an associate for approximately six years before she was promoted to partner at her prior firm, after which she remained an equity partner until establishing her own solo practice in 2020. Her office is located in Manahawkin, New Jersey, where she also resides with her husband and their two children.
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182 N. Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
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Posted by April | July 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
After reading another recent review, Melissa seems to work unethically and take money from people and run. I gave a hefty retainer fee for an easy divorce case and did not get services worth that fee!! I got a constant run around, severe lack of communication, and excuses for missed meetings. I respe...
Posted by Sarah | April 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
After years of battling with my children's father in and out of court, I never thought that I would feel as supported or as prioritized as Melissa Willem has made me feel. I have worked with many lawyers for a variety of different reasons during the last 20 years - from buying and selling my homes, m...
Posted by Ciara | February 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I retained Melissa Willem to represent me in a child custody case and she took my retainer and then never answered any phone calls or responded to any emails. She didn’t even show up to court which was virtual ! She left me high and dry without legal representation and still won’t return my calls. I ...
Posted by Angela | September 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I hired Melissa for a case and it was a positive experience from the very first interaction. Melissa & her assistant were always timely with correspondence, went above & beyond to accommodate my hearing disability, and won my case in court! If you are looking for a lawyer who is passionate, determine...
Posted by Megan Marie | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Melissa Willem represented me in what turned out to be an extremely difficult divorce last year. I was nervous about retaining an attorney, since I have heard so many horror stories about attorneys who don’t listen and just pile up legal fees higher and higher without caring. But Melissa changed th...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ms. Willem as co-counsel and as an adversary. She is an excellent and zealous advocate for her clients. She is bright, sharp, quick on her feet, and a pleasure to work with."
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2021
New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020 - Present
Owner, Willem Law, LLC
2018 - 2020
Partner, Novins, York & Jacobus
2011 - 2011
Associate, Hobbie, Corrigan and Bertucio
2011 - 2017
Associate, Novins, York & Jacobus
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk to Presiding Judge of Family Part and Law Division, Ocean County Courts
2009 - 2010
Judicial Extern to Presiding Judge of General Equity Division, Ocean County Courts
2008 - 2009
Legal Intern, Law Office of Kathleen Browning Sheridan
2015 - Present
Ocean County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Ocean County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2020
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2013
Ocean-Monmouth Family Law American Inn of CourtMember
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BS - Bachelor of Science