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Melissa Stewart Groff
also known as Melissa M. Stewart
About Melissa
Biography
Before becoming an attorney, I worked for 11 years as a bankruptcy paralegal. I went to law school with the desire to help people that are facing financial difficulties. I can also assist with "Uncontested Divorce" , Simple Wills, Living Wills, Power of Attorney Forms and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 10 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2016
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Location
Law Office of Melissa Stewart, PLLC
P.O. Box 717, Taylorsville, NC, 28681
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Melissa Stewart Groff's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Bankruptcy Attorney
She is Efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. She kept us up to date on our case. She explained when and what we needed to do in easy to understand terms. I would highly recommend her and her firm to anyone considering filing for bankruptcy.
Posted by Kim | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Five stars is not enough!
I recently had to file for bankruptcy and Melissa Geoff was my attorney. I was embarrassed and upset to have to take this step. She never made me feel as if she were looking down or judging me but instead was very compassinate and understanding and professional at the same time. She kept on top of ...
Posted by Gene | September 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great lawyer
She was prompt upfront and honest. I give her the divorce case she handled everything. Great lady .
Melissa Stewart Groff's Lawyer Endorsements
"Melissa is an excellent attorney. She is caring and compassionate. She is prompt and quick to respond to her clients. Despite recently starting her own firm, she has developed a reputation of being detail oriented, smart and conscientious. I care very much for my clients. When I had to find another attorney to take over my cases, Melissa was who I called. I knew she could handle the caseload, I knew I could trust her to care for my clients like I do, and her stellar reputation allowed me to feel confident she would represent them to the fullest extent of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is an excellent attorney. She has great compassion for her clients, works hard for their benefit and has a strong attention to detail that helps them get the best possible outcome."
Experience
Work Experience
2014 - 2016
Paralegal, Turner Law Firm, PLLC
2010 - 2013
Paralegal, Law Offices of Brent F. King
2006 - 2009
Paralegal, Law Office of David E. Bolger
2005 - 2006
Paralegal, Peggy Palms & Associates
Associations
2019 - Present
Alexander County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2016 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Catawba County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2014
Charlotte School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Gardner-Webb University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can you file bankruptcy for criminal fines, child support, as well as doctor bills?
01 Feb 2022
Q&A
In Chapter 13, how long should it take to receive a disbursement of the exempt funds from the sale of my home?
25 Oct 2021
Q&A
What should I do?
20 Oct 2021