As the firm's founding partner and chief litigator, Melissa uses her legal talent as an advocate to help empower men and women at difficult crossroads in their lives in order to bring them closer to financial independence and emotional tranquility. She brings to bear considerable litigation and negotiation skills to obtain the most favorable results possible for her clients.

Beyond the legal work she does for clients, Melissa also pays close attention to the emotional challenges that clients and in some cases, their children, face. She applies her extensive experience whenever possible or appropriate to ensure her client's health and safety throughout the process. Melissa recognizes that while almost any attorney can calculate an equitable property division or support order; compassionate understanding and encouraging support can make a real difference in how a client is able to manage the chaos and emotional stress divorce can bring to their life and the lives of those they love. In the past, she has called upon such resources as a divorce support group in the client's local area, as well as a financial advisor, therapist, mortgage originator and/or nutritionist.

Experience:

•    - Bachelors Degree in Communications, Politics & Law from Emerson College, Magna Cum Laude.
•    - Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School.
•    - Violent Crimes Unit of the United States Attorney's Office under Janet Reno in Washington, D.C
•    - Administrative judicial clerk at the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents
•    - Mediator in the Civil Department of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.
•    - Partner at Curtis & Sindeband, LLP - Family Law

Associations:

•    - State courts of Massachusetts
•    - The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
•    - Member Massachusetts Bar Association's Family Law Section
•    - Member Essex County Bar Association
•    - Speaker at Massachusetts Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminars
•    - Frequent consultant to media on Family Law issues.

Melissa looks forward to assisting you with your family law needs and can be reached by email at [email protected].

Sharon brings over 15 years of experience to her position at FLP in which she serves as office manager. In Sharon's friendly, compassionate manner, she assists with scheduling meetings for clients when they first seek representation by FLP. Sharon also keeps clients updated as to scheduling issues regarding their case and makes sure their day to day needs are attended to.

You can contact Sharon directly at [email protected].