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Melissa Jane Rogers

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Avvo Rating7.9
  • Seattle, WA
  • Licensed for 13 years
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About Melissa

Attorney Melissa Rogers practices primarily in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. Melissa also serves as a Family Law Commissioner pro tem for King County Superior Court. She has experience working with a wide range of clients and enjoys tailoring her services to the unique needs and goals of each client. Don't hesitate to call the Law Offices of Michael W. Bugni & Associates, and speak to Melissa about your case.

Practice areas

FamilyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 50%

    16 years

  2. Family: 50%

    16 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

11300 Roosevelt Way NE
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Michael W Bugni & Associates PLLC

11300 Roosevelt Way NE
Suite 300
Seattle, WA, 98125

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    ORResigned201202/10/2021
    WAActive200702/24/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers11
    Legal guides0
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyMichael W Bugni & Associates PLLC2014 - Present
    AssociateEngel Law Group2012 - 2014
    Associate AttorneyHanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC2011 - 2012
    AssociateWechsler Becker, LLP2008 - 2011
    Law ClerkWillamette Law Clinic2006 - 2007
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    South King County Bar AssociationN/A2011 - Present
    QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of WashingtonN/A2010 - Present
    Washington State Bar AssociationN/A2007 - Present
    King County Bar AssociationN/A2007 - Present
    Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionN/A2007 - Present
    King County Bar Association, Family Law SectionN/A2007 - Present
    King County Bar Association, Family Law Mentor/Mentee ProgramN/A2007 - 2008
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Willamette University College of LawJD2007
    University of WashingtonBA - Bachelor of Arts2002
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Family Law Speaker SeriesPreparing For Mediation2014

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    Melissa is amazing!

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    Melissa Rogers is an amazing family law lawyer. She helped me through a difficult case and let me know what she thinks the outcome could be. She kept me informed and really understood where I was coming from. She made sure I got the best possible and helped keep my little girl safe. She was always there and made sure to keep me informed step by step. I would definitely use her again if need be. If you want a caring amazing lawyer I strongly advise using Melissa Rogers at engel law group. It took a year for my case and she fought hard to get me what I wanted. Thanks Melissa!

    Thanks melissa

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    I have no experience with lawyers or being divorced. I consider myself lucky to have found Melissa, she took the "baby steps" with me as i needed them and answered each and every question (sometimes the same question more than once) all with a smile on her face. I believe the outcome was to my benefit thanks to her.

    Thanks Melissa

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    Melissa was very professional and helpful throughout the process of my recent divorce and custody battle. She was very real and honest with me which I appreciate coming from a lawyer. I would definitely use her again and recommend her to anyone.

    A positive experience

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    Working with Ms. Melissa Rogers was a very positive experience! I had the pleasure of being represented in my divorce by Ms. Rogers. Ms. Rogers was very professional; she knew how to handle my very involved case with the right combination of expertise, prudence and timing. One of the best attributes I found in Ms. Rogers was her candor. I appreciated her non-sugarcoating approach to my representation. She perpetually maintained a positive disposition, while preserving the realism and seriousness of what I was going through. Ms. Rogers clearly demonstrated a great understanding of the law as it relates to divorce and always had my best interest in priority position number one. She thoroughly handled the details of my case with integrity and executed my divorce well; all while maintaining a high level of respect for the process. Ms. Rogers proactively and ambitiously fought for me, as her client. Overall, Ms. Rogers provided me with a favorable outcome to my divorce and I recommend her to anyone facing this unfortunate part of life.

    Attorney endorsements

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    Joshua Wheeler, Family Attorney on May 27, 2020
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Hugo Johnson, Family Attorney on May 15, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Rogers is an exceptional representation of a family law litigator, and I have appeared before her many times on the bench. She is courteous to every litigant, reads all materials, and poses material questions in cases before her, showing that she reads everything and is invested in making an equitable decision. Her presentation on the bench is proof of her dedication to her clients in a private capacity. I fully endorse this lawyer.

    Amir John Showrai, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 7, 2014
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I have had two cases with Ms. Rogers acting as an opposing counsel (one of which is still ongoing) and I have mediated cases where I was the mediator and she representing one of the litigants. In those capacities I have been able to see how she works with her clients up close and personally. She is very intelligent, diligent, hard working, very aggressive when called for, and just as importantly, she knows when to back down in her own client's best interest, which is not always the case these days. Nuance is sometimes a lost art in family law. If I were not able to handle a case, she is someone I would refer a potential client to, and that tells you all you need to know about my unqualified recommendation.

    Michelle Hull, Family Attorney on Jul 11, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I highly endorse this lawyer. She is not only a wonderful litigator but also a an amazing person. She works hard for her clients and rarely takes an intransigent stance. She is very easy to work with and has a great amount of knowledge to share with other lawyers and her clients! I would hire Melissa in a heart beat if I had a family law issue.

    Christian Lassen

    Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

    Brita Long, Family Attorney on Jan 9, 2014
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. We met when we were opposing counsel on a highly contentious case. Her calm and reasonable demeanor time after time prevented the case from going nuclear which would have hurt the child in the case. She knows the law, is reasonable, and unflappable. Any client of hers will be well served.

    Brent Bohan, Family Attorney on Nov 15, 2013
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Melissa Rogers is an outstanding family law attorney. Aside from being extremely knowledgeable about the law and a zealous advocate, her real strength lies in the compassion and understanding she has for her clients. In a short amount of time Melissa has built a stellar reputation in the family law community. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, zealous family law attorney.

    Erica Santos, Family Attorney on Oct 25, 2013
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I have been opposing counsel with Melissa on three different cases. Melissa is a pleasure to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of family law and uses that knowledge effectively when representing her clients. Melissa is able to vigorously represent her clients while still having a professional and friendly relationship with her opposing counsel. This is an important trait in a lawyer as lawyers that make it personal are costly and ultimately ineffective. Melissa is someone I would highly recommend.

    Michael Hanis, Family Attorney on Jan 2, 2012
    Relationship: Supervised lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer. We were very pleased to be able to add Melissa to our group of fine lawyers. She limits her practice to Family Law. We have received many excellent reviews for the work of Melissa and her superb Assistant, Lisa. If you find yourself in need of a Family Law attorney, whether for dissolution of marriage, civil union, child support collection or modification, or pre-nuptial matters, I urge you to contact Melissa.

    Patrick Hanis, Family Attorney on Dec 9, 2011
    Relationship: Supervised lawyer

    Melissa is practical. She works hard to meet the needs of her clients and to find solutions that allow them to work through one of life's more difficult problem.

    Erik Olsen, Family Attorney on Oct 14, 2011
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Melissa is a tremendous resource in the area of family law. However, not only is she knowledgeable, but she works very diligently for her clients.