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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291 SE Alexander St.,, Marietta, GA, 30060
225 Reformation Pkwy, Suite 200, Canton, GA, 30114
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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Ree A. | August 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Billing dispute and performance issues
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 Byron&Alexis | October 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
We Bestow our Gratitude and the Highest Recommendation
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 ...
Posted by Lindsay | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Pick Melanie
I have to say that I am so happy I picked Melanie to represent me! She was recommended by a friend and when they told me she was a shark that she is! She is assertive, friendly and always kept me feeling at ease. She didn’t waste anytime to get in and knock this case out. You can trust that she will ...
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Talented Patient Thorough Effective
Melanie was my attorney over approximately 11 years representing me as both a defendant and a plaintiff in 2 different cases regarding the same subject matter that took many unexpected and difficult turns. Circumstances were complex but Melanie handled, with great finesse, the complicated legal filin...
Posted by Diana | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Gets the job done
She worked hard on my case and got the job done with positive results. She’s pricey but well worth it when I received the outcome I wanted! Thanks a million!!
"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
N/A
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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