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About Melissa
Biography
After spending many years in family law litigation, Melissa transitioned to working as an Assistant Attorney General for the Georgia Department of Law. She currently works in the Law Department's Regulated Industries and Professions Division, where she primarily represents the state's professional licensing boards. Prior to working with the licensing boards, she worked in the General Litigation Division, defending state agencies in tort actions.
Melissa earned her law degree, with honors, from the University of Memphis in 2007. While in law school, Melissa served as an articles editor for the University of Memphis Law Review. Her Note, “The Equally Shared Parenting Time Presumption—A Cure-All or a Quagmire for Tennessee Child Custody Law,” was published by the same publication in its Fall 2007 issue.
Prior to attending law school, Melissa earned a degree in communication from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and worked as a legal assistant for an attorney specializing in bankruptcy and family law. Melissa resides in Forsyth County with her husband and two children.
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Licensed in Georgia for 18 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Georgia Department of Law
40 Capitol Square S.W., Atlanta, GA, 30334
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
First impression is excellent ... she will get my case!
I just finished a lengthy intake interview with Ms. Tracy and have to say that I am MUCH more informed and hopeful after speaking with her and will very likely give her my case simply due to the extraordinary time and great advice she gave me. My situation is unique as I have been married almost 30 ...
Posted by Jarod | April 18, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Aggressive
Melissa gave me the best advice early in my case which was to be aggressive. She got me focused on protecting my children and getting the best results. Her advocacy helped greatly to lead the case in exactly the way I wanted it with an outcome that resulted in the best case scenario. I highly recomme...
Posted by Teresa | March 26, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Thank Goodness for Melissa Tracy !
I started with Melissa when she was with another firm. She handled my divorce, and I felt like she took my concerns to heart and gave me the protection I needed. After several years I ran into a problem with my ex-husband being in contempt of court. I went back to the firm and was told she had mo...
Posted by S. | February 06, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
An excellent experience!
It was a privilege to work with Melissa when I was going through a divorce about 6 months ago. She was so helpful and knowledgeable in regards to offering legal advice and counsel. It was a very difficult divorce, both emotionally and financially. There were times when Melissa would contact me just t...
Melissa Angeleah Tracy's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I had the opportunity to work with Melissa as opposing counsel on a recent case. She is a knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients. It is my pleasure to endorse her in the area of family law."
"Melissa Tracy is an extremely passionate and hard-working attorney who always acts for her client's best interests. She takes the time to carefully assess each of her client's cases and advise them on how best to proceed. Melissa analyzes both the immediate concerns that arise in litigation but also provides a balanced and realistic view as to how the parties can move forward after the divorce. Melissa is highly respected among her peers as a very professional and knowledgeable attorney. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is extremely knowledgeable of family law issues and is an effective advocate for her clients. She works tirelessly to bring her clients positive results."
"Mellissa is a skilled attorney and pleasure to work with!"
"Having opposed her on a case before working with her in the same firm, I have witnessed the amount of time, effort, and hard work that Melissa puts into her client's representation. She is a very dedicated attorney who always seeks to obtain the best results possible for her clients and I highly endorse Melissa's work."
"Melissa and I represented opposing parties in a Divorce case. I found Melissa to be a strong advocate for her client while also being down to earth and easy to work with. I certainly recommend her work."
"Melissa is a strong legal advocate for her clients. More importantly, she does an excellent job of educating her client regarding their legal disputes and the best way to proceed forward."
"Melissa demonstrates the perfect combination of professional ethics and client advocacy and attention. Over the years, I have seen the satisfaction she brings to her clients by offering real-world perspectives to modern family law issues. She is a brilliant lawyer, and a wonderful choice for anyone in need of high-caliber legal advice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa has worked with me on several cases. She is knowledgeable in family law and works hard to bring her clients a positive result in their cases."
"Melissa is extremely knowledgeable of many family law issues. She is able to effectively and articulately advocate for her clients."
"Melissa is an articulate and aggressive advocate for her client. She uses her knowledge of the law and the courts to achieve her client's legal goals. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa has a strong knowledge of family law and is dedicated to getting the job done."
"I highly recommend Melissa as an attorney. She is very knowledgeable on all family law matters, and she works tirelessly to advocate for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Dean's Distinguished Service Award, The University of Memphis
2007
Articles Editor, The University of Memphis Law Review
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Assistant Attorney General, Georgia Department Of Law
2010 - 2014
Senior Associate/Team Leader, Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
2009 - 2010
Associate, The Law Offices of Epps & Pilgrim
2007 - 2009
Associate, Bovis, Kyle & Burch, LLC
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, The Monroe Firm, PLLC
2005 - 2005
Summer Associate, Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel
Associations
2008 - Present
Forsyth County Bar AssociationLegislative Committee Member (2009)
2007 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2014 - 2018
Law Department Employees AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Fox v. Fox, Supreme Court of Georgia, No. S12A0672
Judgment of trial court (refusing enforcement of "premarital agreement") was affirmed.
Ziyad v. El-Amin, 293 Ga. 871 (2013)
Gooch v. Tudor, 296 Ga. App. 414 (2009)
Education
2007
University of Memphis
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
2003
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2007
The University of Memphis Law Review
The Equally Shared Parenting Time Presumption - a Cure-All or a Quagmire for Tennessee Child Custody Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Georgia legitimation forms
05 Mar 2012
Q&A
Is Georgia a no fault divorce state?
29 Feb 2012
Q&A
How can my son obtain a copy of his divorce decree that he filed in Okinawa, Japan when he was stationed there?
10 Feb 2012