About Melissa
Licenses
Licensed in Oregon for 13 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 18 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
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Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Michael W Bugni & Associates PLLC
2012 - 2014
Associate, Engel Law Group
2011 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC
2008 - 2011
Associate, Wechsler Becker, LLP
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, Willamette Law Clinic
Associations
2011 - Present
South King County Bar Association
2010 - Present
QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of Washington
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
2007 - Present
King County Bar Association
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section
2007 - Present
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2007 - 2008
King County Bar Association, Family Law Mentor/Mentee Program
Education
2007
JD
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Preparing For Mediation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Is it legal for my mom to hit me?
23 Apr 2014
Mediation regarding the relocation of a minor child
17 Apr 2014
Is it legal in the state of Washington to tape record a conversation for use in court without the knowledge of the other party?
10 Oct 2013