$ 150-200 per hour
About Aidan
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 5 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 15 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
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Aidan Melia Lane's Reviews
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Posted by Robert | October 07, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Consice, Confident, Knowledgable
I consulted with six divorce lawyers before deciding to work with Aidan. My divorce situation was becoming difficult and more intense weekly. I wasn't getting a good feeling about hiring any of the lawyers consulted thus far. As I walked in for an initial consult with Aidan, she gave me the feeling ...
Posted by Linda | February 25, 2014 | Employment & Labor
Diligent Unemployment Representation
I was unsure whether or not it would help me to hire an attorney regarding my rather unusual unemployment insurance appeal, and more importantly, whether I could afford one. I found this firm to be reasonable in cost and decided to go for an initial consultation with Aidan. She was very informative...
Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Unresponsive. Did not perform her duties.
My initial meeting with Aidan was professional. After my divorce papers were signed and ready to file with the court it took 7 months to get a final judgement signed in a case without children. My papers were lost in the mail. That is fine, probably not her fault. However, I had to call the court...
Posted by Carol | March 21, 2013
Great Contract Consultation!
I found Ms. Melia very responsive, thorough and a pleasure to work with. I will definitely call on Ms. Melia again when I need legal advice.
Aidan Melia Lane's Lawyer Endorsements
"Aidan is an incredibly bright and caring individual. She is intimately familiar with every facet of family law in Oregon, and I highly recommend retaining her services."
"I had a case with Ms. Melia about a year ago and I endorse her as a family law attorney. She was both a strong advocate for her client's interests and open to creating a reasonable settlement agreement that put our clients in a fair situation designed to benefit both parents and their child."
"Aidan is a dedicated and diligent attorney. Not only does she aggressively fight for her clients' legal rights, she also understands the emotional toll divorce, custody, and other family disputes can have on those involved. It is this combination of advocacy and understanding that make her such a great family law attorney."
"Aidan is an excellent attorney. I would have no hesitations referring clients to her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I admire Aidan Melia and her partners for the way they formed their law firm right out of law school. They showed a great amount of courage, even audacity. Our profession needs more lawyers who have the fine qualities which are exemplified by Ms Melia and her partners! I wish them and their clients well."
"Aidan is an honest, hardworking attorney who strives to get her clients the best possible results. I have worked with Aidan on a variety of civil matters and I know that I can always rely on her dedication and professional judgment."
"Aidan is great attorney who works tirelessly for her clients. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for representation in a divorce or custody action."
"Aidan is one of the most thorough professionals I know. She pours herself into every client's case in a way that few others can do. Her diligence, generosity, and intelligence make her an excellent attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2009
Best Trial Court Appearance Award, Willamette University Clinical Law Program
2008
Distinguished Legal Analysis Award, Willamette University Clinical Law Program
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, McClendon Owens Melia McBreen, LLP, Attorneys At Law
2010 - Present
Attorney, Owens, Lane & McBreen, P.C.
Associations
2010 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Oregon State Bar
Member
Oregon Women Lawyers Association
Member
Multnomah Bar Association
Member
Education
2010
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
State University of New York, Albany
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2000
Portsmouth Abbey School
Speaking Engagements
2013
Willamette University College of Law
Starting a Law Practice
2012
Willamette University College of Law
Starting a Law Practice
2012
Going Solo: Opening Your Own Small Firm Law Practice
Opening a Law Practice
2011
Trusts and Estates Legal Clinic
Setting Up a Law Practice
Languages
English