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.