Melody is an experienced litigation attorney well-versed in the intricacies of family law. She offers a tailored approach for each client’s unique needs and objectives in sensitive and complex matters such as property division pursuant to North Carolina’s equitable distribution statute, spousal support/alimony, child custody and child support, and divorce proceedings.

Melody has received high level training in family law trial advocacy and litigation through the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. This intensive training focuses on complex equitable distribution and support matters, including a focus on evaluation and distribution of businesses and examining expert witnesses for complex equitable distribution and child custody cases. She is also a North Carolina State Bar Board-Certified Specialist in Family Law and works with families in trusts and estates and guardianship litigation.

Beyond litigation services, Melody also counsels clients through premarital and post-marital agreements, as well as separation and property settlement agreements.

Outside of her family law practice, Melody also provides clients with comprehensive litigation services in a variety of commercial, business, and trusts and estates disputes.

Melody is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and Florida.