Melissa Taylor
About Melissa Taylor
Melissa Taylor serves as the Lead Litigator at Cordell & Cordell, specializing in family law in Minnesota. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas and has extensive experience in guiding clients through complex legal matters related to family issues.
Work at Cordell & Cordell
Melissa Taylor has been serving as the Lead Litigator at Cordell & Cordell since 2020. In this role, she focuses on family law issues, providing legal counsel on matters such as parenting time arrangements and custody rights. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Associate Attorney at the same firm from 2016 to 2020. Her experience at Cordell & Cordell has allowed her to guide clients through complex post-decree matters, ensuring compliance with legal agreements and modifications as necessary.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Taylor earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of St. Thomas, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Law and Society from Winona State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2009. Additionally, she attended Saint Mary's University of Minnesota from 2005 to 2007. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in family law, particularly in paternity and child support issues.
Background
Before her legal career, Melissa Taylor worked in various roles that contributed to her professional development. She served as a Customer Service Manager at Chemi Nutra from 2010 to 2012 and gained experience as a Law Clerk at the United States Attorney's Office for a brief period in 2011. She also held positions as a Global Due Diligence Analyst at Robert Half Legal and as an Athletic Compliance Intern at the University of Minnesota, further broadening her skill set.
Achievements
Melissa Taylor has been admitted to practice law in the state of Minnesota, where she focuses on family law. She has volunteered as an intern with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of DC, demonstrating her commitment to supporting children and families. Her work involves navigating complex legal issues and providing guidance to clients on custody and visitation rights.