Melanie Branch

Melanie Branch

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +3 more

1527 E Concord St, Orlando, FL

About Melanie

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 40%

12 years

40%
Foreclosure 35%

15 years

35%
Appeals 5%

13 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 14 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2011

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Ghantous & Branch, PLLC

1527 E Concord St, Orlando, FL, 32803-5411

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Melanie Branch's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Kelley | August 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Dynamo!

I can't say enough good things about my experience with Melanie Branch, who was my divorce attorney. My divorce after a 23-year marriage was very contentious and my ex-spouse wouldn't be reasonable at all, so after a process lasting more than 2 years (outside of our control due to the antics of my ex...-husband), I had to have a full divorce trial. Melanie was utterly amazing at my trial. She had so much paperwork, many binders, all perfectly organized in detail and seemingly memorized. I was an emotional mess trying to hold it together, having never gone through anything like this before, and Melanie made everything look smooth and effortless. She fought hard for me on the most nerve-wracking day of my life, and even corrected errors made by my ex-spouse and opposing counsel. I couldn't be happier with Melanie's representation of me, it was impressive. I HIGHLY recommend her firm, Ghantous & Branch, and will always be grateful I chose Melanie Branch to represent me.

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Melanie Branch's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Rodziewicz

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melanie is a smart, capable attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and a true professional. I look forward to sending prospective clients to her firm because I know they will be treated with great dignity and will be very well represented."

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H Carrera

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melanie is a phenomenal attorney. I've referred multiple clients to her and her law partner. She is caring, knowledgeable, compassionate, and very sharp with her argument and legal strategy."

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Tahirah Payne

Litigation lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Branch on legal matters and found her to be the utmost professional her dealings. Ms. Branch is an extremely knowledgeable and agredive litigator. She goes above and beyond for her clients."

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Jamie Caballero

Foreclosure lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Branch is one of the best attorney's I have ever worked with. She is passionate about what she does. She is thorough and meticulous and will fight for her clients. I trust her completely and would hire her if I needed an attorney. I have seen her handle family law cases and general civil matters as well. You could not ask for a better attorney!"

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Ryan Ghantous

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. It is my sincerest pleasure to work along side Melanie. Melanie is a caring, honest, and hard working attorney. Melanie puts the needs of her clients first and does all she can to help them with any legal issue. Melanie embodies compassion, empathy, and diligence. She treats everyone with respect. Attorneys, clients, judges, co-workers, and virtually anyone that meets her will say the same."

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Vaneskha Hyacinthe

Family lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Melanie Branch works passionately for her clients using her may years of experience to achieve the best possible results."

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Nayef Mubarak

Foreclosure lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Branch is highly competent and knowledgeable in the foreclosure realm. She and her partner have ample experience in civil litigation, and always represent their clients zealously."

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Trang Goebel

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Branch does not shy away from hard work and she's an accomplished attorney and is now a partner in her firm. She represents clients with the highest integrity and professionalism both in and out of court. I endorse her."

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Philip Stiles

Litigation lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had pleasure of working with Ms. Branch as a fellow attorney at a mid size Orlando law firm. Ms. Branch consistently exhibited enthusiasm and diligence on each and every case she handled. Skilled attorney with a great sense of humor!"

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Elsa Camacho

Foreclosure lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Branch for several years. Ms. Branch was an absolute delight to work with as she has a vibrant personality, is intelligent, professional and passionate about her clients' legal issues."

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Robin Smith

Real estate lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Melanie and I worked together for approximately 3 years. She possesses many great qualities one should look for in an attorney. Most importantly, she is a hard worker, compassionate, and always willing to lend a helping hand."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Ghantous & Branch, PLLC

2011 - 2014

Lead Associate Attorney, Private Law Firm

Associations

2011 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Thompson v. Hancock Bank

The District Court of Appeal, Evander, J., held that trial court could not enter default against mortgagors, where their answer was filed before the trial court entered default. Reversed and remanded.

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Education

2010

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2005

Colgate University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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