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Melissa Ann Youngman

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Avvo Rating9.8
  • Altamonte Springs, FL
  • Licensed for 17 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.

Practice areas

Contracts and agreementsBankruptcy and debtBusinessEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 25%

    18 years

  2. Business: 25%

    18 years

  3. Bankruptcy and debt: 25%

  4. Contracts and agreements: 25%

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

721 Maitland Avenue
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Melissa Youngman, PA

721 Maitland Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL, 32701

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYDelinquent200412/09/2020
FLMember in Good Standing200312/20/2020
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 FloridaN/A1998
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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Review Melissa Youngman

BK Attorney of the year!!!

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Melissa went above and beyond to help me in my situation. I believe to me my situation was unique and could cause more of an issue but because of Melissa i felt at ease during this stressful process. I would recommend strongly for you to use her. Sincerely, William
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Hired attorney

Excellent attorney

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Melissa was instrumental helping me during my bankruptcy proceedings. Her demeanor was extremely professional and personable, setting me at ease. Throughout the process, which seemed unending to me, she was meticulous and demonstrated a wealth of knowledge regarding all aspects of the bankruptcy. I highly recommend Melissa. It is obvious that she is committed to the welfare of her clients and her dedication to the profession is evident.
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very nice and professional

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Melissa filed my case for me and was very nice. She helped me in a timely manner and I am very thankful
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Corey Kane

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

Mujdah Rahim, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 20, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.

Rahul Aggarwal

An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.

Faith Mitton

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Obreziah Bullard, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 12, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Contact Melissa for all of your bankruptcy needs. I highly endorse this lawyer!

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.

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.

Kelly Toms, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 6, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Melissa Ann Youngman is a thorough and careful attorney that zealously represents her clients.

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

Josephia Rouse, Real estate Attorney on Feb 6, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.

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

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

Amanda Cook, Real estate Attorney on Feb 5, 2018
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Daniela McCalla, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 5, 2018
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Lauren Bryant

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Rania Arwani, Mediation Attorney on Feb 5, 2018
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Devika Carr, Commercial real estate Attorney on Feb 5, 2018
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  • Hourly Rates$300-$450/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

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