Melissa Dawn Towsey

Melissa Dawn Towsey

also known as Melissa Rich

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 14 years

Child custody Lawyer at Media, PA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Appeals

215 N. Olive Street, Suite 202, Media, PA

About Melissa

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 195-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 14 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fastman Family Law

215 N. Olive Street, Suite 202, Media, PA, 19063

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Melissa Dawn Towsey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (3) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Star rating
5 stars 3
4 stars 0
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 0
Practice Areas

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Compassion

Posted by L | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Children Come First

Greg LaMonaca and Melissa Towsey have given me hope. I have three children, work full-time and have an average job as a computer programmer. I live in Chester County, PA. Through the hard work and dedication of Greg and Melissa, I was able to get primary custody of all three children. I have... close to 90% custody. It was not a miracle. It was solely because of Greg and Melissa that the children are as happy and healthy as they are now. At times, I felt like they treated me as if I was their only client. They responded to every single phone call and email, even if it was in the evening. I was going through a high conflict divorce with a very hostile person. Although I was very upset and pessimistic, they kept an unwavering focus on what was best for me and the children. They remembered everything about our lives, inside and out. They were both so empathetic and optimistic. Both in court and in conversations with me, they kept reinforcing that I focus on what is best for the children and to let all the little things go. The children can now have a normal childhood because of everything they have done. We will always be indebted to them. I look forward to the day that I can call them and tell them how the children turned out. They really are the best. I wasn't sure where to post a review like this, so I figured I'd start here.

See All Client Reviews

Melissa Dawn Towsey's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Melissa
Brady Brown Johnson IV headshot
Brady Johnson

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is a staunch fighter for her client’s rights. Very meticulous, dedicated and knowledgeable about the Law. Melissa works tirelessly to make sure her client has the best chance to be successful. Melissa is well respected in the Law community and a part of a highly successful Family Law team."

Andrew Joseph Edelberg headshot
Andrew Edelberg

Family lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa was my opposing counsel on a difficult,lengthy, time consuming domestic and matrimonial matter. She is kind, returns all phone calls and emails, Hard working, and a professional pleasure to deal with. As I am a practicing attorney of 18 years, she is well liked, respected, and cares deeply about her clients. I endorse her whole heartedly."

Gregory P. LaMonaca headshot
Gregory LaMonaca

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Melissa is a wonderful asset to the Firm and the clients she serves. She is thorough, compassionate and dedicated to our client's needs."

Alicia Fastman headshot
Alicia Fastman

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is an asset to our team."

View All Endorsements
Jeffrey S Gillman headshot
Jeffrey Gillman

Personal injury lawyer

Andrew Joseph Edelberg headshot
Andrew Edelberg

Family lawyer

Joan L. Czekaj headshot
Joan Czekaj

Family lawyer

Sean Patrick McCusker headshot
Sean McCusker

Family lawyer

Alicia Fastman headshot
Alicia Fastman

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Best Lawyer, Appellate, Delaware County Daily Times

2019

Best Lawyer, Appellate, Delaware County Daily Times

2018

Best Lawyer, Appellate, Delaware County Daily Times

2017

Best Lawyer, Appellate, Delaware County Daily Times

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Associate, Fastman Family Law

2013 - 2022

Attorney, Law Office of Gregory LaMonaca

2011 - 2013

Chambers of the Honorable Thomas G. Parisi, Berks County Court Of Common Pleas

Associations

Delaware County Bar Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

American Bar Association

Education

2010

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution