Melanie L. Farr
Practicing Since: 1998
- J.D. – 1998 – University of Toledo Law, Toledo, Ohio
- B.S. – 1995 – The Defiance College, Defiance, Ohio
Key Practice Areas:
- Estate Planning and Administration, Trusts, and Guardianships
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Appellate Practice
- Mechanic Liens / Bond Claims
- Village of Antwerp, Ohio Council - Legal Counsel
Licensed to Practice in:
- State of Indiana
- State of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
Professional Memberships:
- Indiana State Bar Association, Probate, Trust and Real Property Section
- Allen County Bar Association - Past President of the Board of Directors
- Allen County Bar Association, Probate, Trust and Tax Section – Past Chair
- Ohio State Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section
- Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association
- Paulding County Bar Association
- Fort Wayne Estate Planning Council
Professional Accomplishments:
- AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Order of the Coif, Toledo Chapter
- The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation-Trusts and Estates
Community Involvement:
- Volunteer Lawyer Program
- ACBA Probate, Trust and Tax Section – Pro bono estate planning for low-income individuals
- VLP 2019 Pro Bono Attorney of Distinction – Allen County