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Melissa Ann Youngman

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  • Altamonte Springs, FL
  • Licensed for 18 years
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About Melissa

Our founding attorney, Melissa Youngman, is licensed to practice in the state of Florida. For nearly two decades, Melissa has proudly represented people and businesses throughout the state of Florida.

​Melissa's practice focuses on bankruptcy, business law, estate planning, and contracts, including:

Representation of Individual & Business Debtors in Bankruptcy (Chapters 7, 11, 13 and the new subchapter V for small businesses)
Creditor Rights in Bankruptcy
Landlord Rights in Bankruptcy
Representation of Trustees in all Types of Bankruptcy Litigation
Representation of Assignees, Assignors, and Creditors in Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors under Section 727 of the Florida Statutes
Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Estate Planning
Contract Drafting, Review, Negotiation, and Related Litigation
Outside General Counsel Services
Entertainment Law
Legal Research & Writing Services for Other Lawyers & Law Firms


Melissa is also a frequent speaker on a variety of legal topics. Representative speaking engagements include:

American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Southeastern Bankruptcy Workshop - 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 - Moderator and/or Panelist
ABI Annual Spring Meeting 2015 - Panelist
National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees Annual Conference 2014 - Panelist
Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association Seminar 2011 - Panelist
Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal Symposium 2011 - Panelist

Melissa is committed to making a positive social impact in the Central Florida community. She has volunteered as Guardian ad Litem for the 18th Judicial Circuit of Florida (Seminole County), as a Junior League member, and is currently a member of her church choir at the Catholic parish of St. Mary Magdalen in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Melissa Youngman, PA

721 Maitland Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL, 32701

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NYDelinquent200402/24/2022
    FLMember in Good Standing200303/28/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2013
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PrincipalMelissa Youngman, PA2016 - Present
    InternHonorable Joanna Seybert, U.S. District Court2002 - 2002
    AttorneyWilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP2002 - 2016
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    American Bankruptcy Institute’s Southeast Bankruptcy WorkshopAdvisory BoardN/A
    Central Florida Bankruptcy Law AssociationBoard MemberN/A
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Linked InFive Things Every New Business Owner Should Know2018
    Shed Builders MagazineLitigation 101: For the Plaintiff2018
    The National Law ReviewNew Administrative Orders Amend Procedures for Creditors in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases Pending in the Middle District of Florida2015
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    St John's University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2002
    University of Florida1998
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    American Bankruptcy InstituteAnnual Spring Meeting2015
    National Association of Chapter Thirteen TrusteesAnnual Conference2014
    Emory Bankruptcy Developments JournalSeminar2011
    Central Florida Bankruptcy Law AssociationSeminar2011
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Patina, Inc. v. Michael Leshawn Banks (In re Banks), 420 B.R. 579 (Bankr. MDFL 2009)The Court found that debtor was entitled to receive his discharge.

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    BK Attorney of the year!!!

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    Lawyer Corey Michael Kane

    Corey Kane, Unknown Attorney on Apr 20, 2018
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Yev Muchnik

    Yev Muchnik, Business Attorney on Apr 16, 2018
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    Highly recommended! Excellent attorney.

    Lawyer Corey Michael Kane

    Corey Kane, Unknown Attorney on Apr 20, 2018
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    Lawyer Yev Muchnik

    Yev Muchnik, Business Attorney on Apr 16, 2018
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    Highly recommended! Excellent attorney.

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    Mujdah Rahim, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 20, 2018
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    Lawyer Rahul Aggarwal

    Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 13, 2018
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    An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.

    Lawyer Faith Mitton

    Faith Mitton, Unknown Attorney on Mar 9, 2018
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    Lawyer Obreziah Letrell Bullard

    Obreziah Bullard, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 12, 2018
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    Contact Melissa for all of your bankruptcy needs. I highly endorse this lawyer!

    Lawyer Sarah R. Breiner

    Sarah Breiner, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 6, 2018
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Melissa is an incredibly smart and capable attorney with expert knowledge in bankruptcy law. I was always impressed with her skill when working together. I highly recommend her.

    Lawyer Sabrina Bateh Kuruvilla

    Sabrina Kuruvilla, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Feb 6, 2018
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    I endorse this lawyer. She is a wonderful asset to the legal community as well as her clients.

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    Kelly Toms, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 6, 2018
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    Melissa Ann Youngman is a thorough and careful attorney that zealously represents her clients.

    Lawyer Magda L Janicki

    Magda Janicki, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 6, 2018
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    Very professional and knowledgeable!

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    Josephia Rouse, Real estate Attorney on Feb 6, 2018
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    Lawyer Josey Lyne Payne

    Josey Payne, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 6, 2018
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    Remarkably poised under pressure and exceptional advocate for her clients!

    Lawyer Kendra Eleanor Parris

    Kendra Parris, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Feb 5, 2018
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    I endorse Ms. Youngman.

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    Amanda Cook, Real estate Attorney on Feb 5, 2018
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    Cost

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    • Hourly Rates $300-$450/hour
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