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About Melanie
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During business hours, my focus is on helping my clients get back on their feet - whether that means filing for bankruptcy and starting with a clean slate, pursuing a creditor who has harassed them and their families, or in the case of wage and hour and employment cases, holding their employers to the proper legal standards. After hours, I enjoy spending time with my husband, a retired Marine, and our menagerie of pets.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in North Carolina for 33 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 35 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Jodat Law Group, P.A.
2620 S Tamiami Trl Ste 200, Sarasota, FL, 34239-4517
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt
Posted by Steve | October 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
THANKS MELANIE AND CHRISTY
Gary Jodat I appreciate the great service Melanie Newby and paralegal Christy Rocca did for me they made me feel comfortable and at ease and did a fanatic job on my bankruptcy case.
Posted by Andrew | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
A true partner!
I was faced with one of the most difficult decisions of my life (bankruptcy). Melanie and her group stood by my side and lead me down the path to recovery. I'm now debt free, rebuilding and Melanie is still there for me whenever I have a question. Truly a pleasure to work with.
Posted by Debra | July 07, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Outstanding
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Attorney Newby for many years. Her knowledge of bankruptcy law is exceptional. She is attentive to detail, responsive to client needs, and remains pragmatic in her approach to her cases. The clients that I have referred to her have been very impr...
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Experience
Honors
2016
Distinguished 4.4 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney, Jodat Law Group, P.A.
2001 - 2005
Attorney, Child Welfare Legal Services
1999 - 2001
Attorney, Legal Ease
1993 - 1998
Attorney, Mecklenburg County Public Defender's Office
1990 - 1993
Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office
Associations
2014 - Present
Florida Bar, Animal Law CommitteeMember
1993 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association
1990 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S Trustee v Debtors
Clients prevailed
Education
1990
University of North Carolina School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1987
New College of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Suncoast View
Bankruptcy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers