also known as Melanie Prehodka
For the past 25 years, Melanie has dedicated her career as an attorney to family law. She is a partner with the law firm of Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor.
Melanie is a Louisiana native and obtained her undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University in 1993. She then attended Emory University School of Law and graduated with her law degree in 1996.
Melanie’s colleagues find her to be well organized, a great listener, detail-oriented with the ability to absorb large amounts of information and documentation then recast it in a way that tells a story that is clear and beneficial to the client. Clients also use such descriptors as tenacious, thorough, patient, empathetic and incredible in court. With her pedigreed resume, years of family law experience, and the best human and professional characteristics all melded into one tough advocate and concerned and caring counselor, it is no wonder Melanie has been recognized as a Superlawyer in the filed of family law for the last several years.
When Melanie is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband Doug and exploring the small towns and festivals of North Georgia. She is active in her church and enjoys cooking, kayaking, yoga, animals, breweries and unexpected adventures.
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Acquired: 1996
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291 SE Alexander St.,, Marietta, GA, 30060
225 Reformation Pkwy, Suite 200, Canton, GA, 30114
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Posted by Megan | May 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Going through any legal issues is never fun, but Melanie and her team made this process so easy and stress free for me. Melanie is a power house to be reckoned with! She truly cares about her client and always made me feel confident and comfortable with the legal proceedings. One of the things I love...
Posted by Ree A. | August 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I have been assisting my brother with a billing dispute which transitioned into litigation with this firm since 2019. They were handling a medical POA family matter, as our father was terminally ill. In my opinion, they mishandled the case and they charged thousands of dollars unfairly.
Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
To whom it may concern, We were in need of a law firm due to the death of our son, who did not have a last will and testament. Therefor we searched the internet for a law firm in Georgia. We used the internet because we live in Florida, and our son lived in Georgia. We chose Stearns-Montgomer...
Posted by Laeticia | February 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Great firm. very professional and understanding. They advised me well. My attorney Melanie was great from the first day we spoke. she was very helpful and because of her, I had great results with my divorce case.
Posted by Byron&Alexis | October 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Ms Webre is professional, thorough and compassionate to her clients. She understood what our attorney needed to domesticate our Grandparents Rights Order received from GA. She sent expert interpretation of the law to our attorney , in FLA . She also had a conference call with the Judge , on the ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Melanie is one of the smartest, hard working lawyers I have ever met. I would feel confident in referring anyone to her."
"I endorse Melanie. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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2021
Super Lawyers, Thomas Reuters
2020
Georgia Legal Elite, Georgia Business Trend
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Award in Civil Procedure, American Jurisprudence
2020 - Present
Partner, Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor
1900 - Present
Partner, Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor
2016 - 2020
Senior Attorney, Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor
2001 - 2016
Senior Associate, The Roberts Law Firm, PC
2016 - Present
Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
2016 - Present
St. Thomas More Society
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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