Melanie Lynn Marks

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Melanie Lynn Marks

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 41 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Savannah, GA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Real Estate ... +2 more

447 Bull Street, Savannah, GA

About Melanie

Biography

Melanie L. Marks is a partner with Bouhan Falligant specializing in estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law, and real estate law. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia (A.B...

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Estate Planning 30%

41 years

30%
Probate 20%

20%
Real Estate 20%

41 years

20%
Trusts 20%

41 years

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

41 years

10%

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Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 41 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1984

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP

447 Bull Street, Savannah, GA, 31401-4960

bouhan.com

Bouhan Falligant LLP

One West Park Ave., Savannah, GA, 31401

bouhan.com

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Posted by Michele | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Exceptional Attorney!!

Melanie is one of those rare, exceptional people that you are lucky to encounter in life. I am so grateful to have Melanie L. Marks as my attorney. I have worked with several attorneys over the years and have never met an attorney like Melanie. She truly cares about people and truly wants to hel...p people. She is not "all about the money", she sincerely wants to make a positive difference in people's lives. I inherited an estate that was a huge legal and financial mess and did not have spare thousands laying around to pay an attorney to sort it all out. All of the other attorneys I consulted wanted a huge chunk of money up front but Melanie was willing to work with us. She worked out a creative payment solution that we could reasonably handle (FYI she also has very reasonable rates). Not only did she work with us on the money but Melanie is one sharp lady, extremely intelligent. She's a quick thinker and a very creative thinker. She really knows her business. She is conscientious, diligent, and devoted. Melanie is so proactive and really makes things happen...fast! She sees things through. Added bonus: She is personable and likeable. I feel very secure and confident knowing Melanie is on my side. Not only is she an incredible attorney, she's a fantastic person. If it weren't for Melanie, we would have lost the house and been in debt over it. Melanie has had such a positive impact on my life and I am forever grateful to her.

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Howard Spiva

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"Melanie Marks is a hard working attorney and partner at the top shelf firm of Bouhan, Williams & Levy. Melanie’s experience and knowledge allows her to participate in speaking engagements on issues regarding estate planning. She was recognized as a “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend Magazine. Melanie’s commitment to her community is commendable. She serves on the Board of Directors for Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire and The Savannah Community Foundation. I am proud to endorse Melanie Marks. Howard Spiva www.spivalaw.com"

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Partner, Bouhan Falligant LLP

Education

1984

University of Georgia

JD

1981

University of Georgia, Athens

AB

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