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also known as Melanie Bragg
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Am honored to get to help people resolve their legal problems and to help make people's lives better as a result of getting a nasty situation behind them. My mediation skills are constantly expanding as we attempt to provide amicable solutions to complex cases. Knowing I have helped my clients really makes me happy and I continually strivce to improve myself and enhance my skills to better prepare me to do great work.
In my spare time I write and read. I love to write fiction and non-fiction. I do a lot of public speaking to writers groups and business. I can use all the amazing life experiences I have to create programs. It is exciting for me to do public speaking and I love my work with the National Speakers Association and the National Speakers Association Houston. I serve on the Board of Directors of that organization and it has really helped me in my public speaking.
I also serve on the Children at Risk Law & Public Policy Board and love to be involved with a group who works so hard to help children in Texas.
Dancing and exercise are a regular part of my life.
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1982
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 1993
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33 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ashley | August 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Extremely Knowledgeable and Dedicated
When my mother became ill, I hired Melanie to assist us with creating a will and other documents. At the time, my mother was hospitalized and Melanie and her team traveled to the hospital so we could execute the completion of the documents. During the course of my mother's illness, Melanie helped me ...
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate settlement
We had a very complicated estate settlement case and Melanie handled it with astounding professionalism and made the whole process as easy as it could be. I will definitely recommend her to friends and family in the future.
Posted by Margaret | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate
The Very Best
I live in another state, and was at a loss when a complicated family probate situation (possibly involving defamation of character) arose in Texas. I needed to find an attorney very quickly to represent me in Houston, and found Melanie through this site. I was impressed by her experience and her cl...
Margaret, Thank you so much for this review. You would think that at this stage of my practice I would be doing the same thing over and over, but I am lucky enough to be presented with unique situations like yours and I am so happy that we were able to find a solution short of nasty litigation. And I am honored to have wonderful clients like you. Thank you so much. Melanie
Posted by Cleta | April 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Life Saver
After my husband passed away, it wasn't long before I realized his estate was in a mess, and I needed help. Ms. Braggs, saved my life. She took over my case and I was able to see hope at the end of the rainbow. It was a very difficult case. In her very professional way, step by step, she took ca...
Posted by Allan | April 13, 2015 | Probate
The importance of "Relationships"
As a long time client of Melanie Bragg it didn't take long to realize at the beginning of our relationship that Melanie was not only knowledgeable in the management of personal and family affairs, she was resourceful and well connected enough to provide us with security based solutions to complex fam...
"Melanie is, quite honestly, one of the best trial counsel I’ve ever worked with. She’s got a “people sense” that lets her feel out opposing counsel and build relationships and her own team. I contacted Melanie about a complex estate matter that had been combative for years. She and I worked it together and got a great result for the client. Melanie knows when to rely on others, and she pulled the right strings to assemble a great trial team and ultimately bring everyone to the table. It was masterfully done. I wouldn’t hesitate to bring a case to Melanie again."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melanie is an extremely intelligent and practical trial lawyer with excelling communication. She cares about her clients and ensures they are fully informed. Melanie is a tenacious litigator and well respected by judges, peers, juries, and the community. She is a leader and subject matter expert in all areas of law that she chooses to practice. Anybody would be lucky to have Melanie Bragg as their lawyer. Her creativity is always apparent, keeping opposing counsel on their toes. On top of her many talents, she is an excellent author, and you need a lawyer who knows how to communicate a story."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is one of the smartest and most prepared lawyers I have come across. She cares about her clients and seeks the best result possible for each one. I would hire her without a doubt."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Melanie on a complicated double intestate probate involving out of state witnesses. She was professional and efficient and pleasant under pressure."
"I recommend Melanie to anyone needing a divorce or other family law matter. I have known Melanie for many years. I have worked with her on cases. She is very concerned about her clients. She not only knows the law, she has a genuine interest in what she does. She will listen to you and find a solution. That is a characteristic more and more difficult to find these days."
"I strongly endorse Melanie for her professional skills and legal expertise, but also for her depth of knowledge of running a legal practice and her willingness to go out of her way to help others. Being a new attorney, Melanie has been invaluable in helping me set up my practice. She has provided guidance, advice, and expertise every step of the way. If I ever have a legal issue in Texas that needs resolving, Melanie will be the first call that I make, and I know she will take care of the rest."
"I highly recommend Melanie Bragg as an attorney in the area of Probate. Ms. Bragg has many years of experience in Harris County, as well as the surrounding counties. She has worked with numerous judges in the area of Probate and is well respected for her work and guidance. She holds a leadership role with the American Bar Association and uses her expertise to provide sound legal advice to her clients. Her fees are reasonable and her results exceed expectations. Thank you."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney. Melanie is passionate about the legal profession and is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is particularly adept at unpacking complex legal problems. Her greatest skill though is bringing together diverse interests and people to find common ground and agreement, making everyone feel good about the process."
"I highly endorse Melanie Bragg as a lawyer in the area of Family Law and Probate issues. Melanie Bragg is know as a leader nation wide. She has been elected to leadership positions in the American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division, and she has worked on many public service projects during her career. She wrote a book on HIPPAA issues that was published by the American Bar Association and has made instructional videos for health care practitioners. She is thorough and diligent in her work, and provides excellent customer care. I have no hesitation in strongly recommending Melanie Bragg, attorney at Bragg Law PC for all your legal needs."
"Simply put, Melanie D. Bragg is a tough lawyer with a huge heart. Anyone lucky enough to have Melanie advocate for them will have an attorney with a winning attitude and the "chops" to back it up. I have worked with and under Melanie for almost 4 years in her capacity as an ABA Leader. She is a force to be reckoned with and gets the job done!"
"Melanie is extremely knowledgeable and works tirelessly on behalf of her clients. She is not afraid to get aggressive with opposing counsel, but also knows when to "kill 'em with kindness". If you're in need of a strong advocate, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Melanie Bragg."
"I met Melanie through the American Bar Association (ABA) a number of years ago. We have served on several ABA committees at the same time and worked on various projects over the past few years. Melanie is extremely conscientious, caring, pays attention to every detail, completes her work in a timely manner, and is an excellent leader. Melanie is a great person who I highly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Bragg for several years through our working together in the American Bar Association. She is diligent, Thoughtful, intelligent and I would not hesitate in any way to retaining her myself or referring my clients to her should the situation warrant."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Bragg is an excellent attorney and mediator. She will go the extra mile for her clients, both as a lawyer and a mediator!"
"Ms. Bragg brings a very effective style to her mediations, developing rapport very quickly with the litigants, and then using both her knowledge of the law, her quick grasp of the salient facts, and her own negotiation skills to resolve difficult cases."
"Ms. Bragg is tenacious and dedicated when she is litigating. No stone is unturned. She is very effective also as mediator, bringing "the real world" into the mediation process which is a requirement. You are indeed in good hands when Ms. Bragg is handling your case."
"I worked with Melanie on a complex family law case. She was EXCELLENT-- she really cut through the distractions and kept us focused on what really mattered. She was patient, kind, and compassionate. And she worked her tail off. I look forward to working together again."
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Attorney, Bragg Law PC
1982 - 1983
Briefing Attorney, 14th Court Of Appeals
2022 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association House of Delegates Representative
2018 - Present
State Bar of Texas College of the State BarFellow
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2021 - 2023
State Bar of Texas TLAP Committee (Texas Lawyers Assistance Program)Member
2019 - 2022
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionElected to Division House of Delegates
2019 - 2022
Texas Bar FoundationBoard of Trustees
2018 - 2019
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionChair
2012 - 2014
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionChair of Book Publications Board
1990 - 1991
Houston Young Lawyers AssociationFormer First Female President
1990 - 1991
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionFormer Director
1988 - 1992
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationFormer Director
1982
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1978
BA CUM LAUDE
2012
Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyers Soul
2012
Client Satisfaction and a Paid Lawyer: Your 2012 New Year's Resolution
2011
Defining Moments: Case Studies on Leadership Development for Lawyers
2011
HIPAA: For the General Practitioner: What You Need to Know
2010
The FUNdamentals of Being an ABA Author
2007
Mediation: An Update
2005
HIPAA and Mental Health Commitments
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