About

Melissa Needle is a tremendously experienced legal professional in Westport, Connecticut, that specialize in Family Law. She presents professional advice and representation to clients in Fairfield County, together with Westport, Greenwich, New Canaan, Wilton, Darien, and Fairfield. Lawyer Melissa J. Needle has been practising completely inside the area of Family Law considering the fact that 1990. She is admitted to practice in all Connecticut state courts and additionally in New York. Needles approach to client illustration is particular, hanging a stability among aggressive advocacy and the protection of circle of relativesCuda, Melissa Needle found that many regulation companies tended to be both overly competitiveCuda become set up to provide clients with a more balanced and effective criminal carrier, ensuring that the long-time period nicely-being of the circle of relatives is constantly the top priority. Specializing in excessive internet worth divorces, Melissa Needle handles complex cases related to carefully held own family organizations, hedge fund investments, private fairness interests, circle of relatives trusts, and different treasured belongings. She is understood for her robust advocacy talents inside the courtroom and her understanding in own family regulation litigation. In addition to divorce cases, Melissa Needle additionally assists customers with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, in addition to protective orders for victims of domestic violence. She is devoted to helping clients navigate the criminal manner with compassion and understanding. Ms. Needle is also experienced in post-divorce subjects, including enforcement and modification of aid and parenting orders. Whether via mediation or litigation, Melissa Needle is dedicated to attaining the first-rate viable outcome for her clients. Overall, Melissa Needle is a trusted and respected Family Law specialist in Westport, Connecticut, known for her willpower to her clients and her outstanding felony capabilities.

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Legal Issues

Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
New York Jurdictions
New York
Since 1991">
Connecticut Jurdictions
Connecticut
Since 1991">

Experience
  • Lawyer
    Needle | Cuda Divorce and Family Law
    2010
  • Lawyer
    Rutkin & Oldham
    2004
  • Lawyer
    Schoomaker & George
    1996
  • Lawyer
    Law Offices of Gary Cohen
    1994
  • General Counsel
    American Infrastructure LLC
    1991
Education
Whittier Law School Education School Logo
Whittier Law School
J.D. (1990) | Law
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Tufts University Education School Logo
Tufts University
B.A. (1987) | English Language & Literature/Letters
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Associations
American Bar Association
                        
                                                     # 01302717 Professional Association
American Bar Association  # 01302717
has membership
Current">
Connecticut Bar Association Professional Association
Connecticut Bar Association
has membership
Current">
Fairfield County Bar Association Professional Association
Fairfield County Bar Association
has membership
Current">
American Association of Certified Financial Litigators Professional Association
American Association of Certified Financial Litigators
Founding has membership
Current">
American Institute of Family Law Lawyers Professional Association
American Institute of Family Law Lawyers
has membership
Current">
Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Professional Association
Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
has membership
Current">
Connecticut Family Lawyer Professional Association
Connecticut Family Lawyer
Editorial Board, Former has membership
Current">
Connecticut Superior Court Professional Association
Connecticut Superior Court
Special Master
Current">
New York State Bar
                        
                                                     # 2434157 Professional Association
New York State Bar  # 2434157
has membership
1991 - Current">
Connecticut State Bar Professional Association
Connecticut State Bar
has membership
1990 - Current">
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