Melissa Gustafson chose to become a family attorney for the opportunity to help families achieve good outcomes and to establish healthy co-parenting that supports child development.
The field of family law combines many of her personal and professional interests and allows her to apply her talents to serve children and families.
A graduate of Lehigh University and Duke University School of Law, Melissa went to law school with the specific goal of becoming a family lawyer who would offer advice and guidance during an emotionally charged and often confusing, uncertain time in clients’ lives.
She brings a strong background in child development, recognition for exceptional pro bono work as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and through The Innocence Project, and experience as a clerk to the North Carolina Supreme Court to her work at Breeden Law.
When she is not in the office, you can find Melissa hanging out with her dog Picasso (known as Pistachio when he is being extra nutty), taking care of her houseplants, visiting local farms and businesses, and volunteering at her local animal shelter.
While she isn’t a big sports fan, Beth hopes to convert her to the Blue Devil Life in the near future. Melissa counts a study abroad in Sweden as a favorite experience and looks forward to more travel in the future.
Melissa and her paralegal, Nickie, have been absolutely wonderful, and I cannot recommend them enough. Having someone you can trust and rely on in your corner makes a world of difference, and both Melissa and Nickie are incredible examples of that. Put bluntly, going through a divorce sucks. However [...]
I'd like to express may Thank You ! to the Breeden Law firm. Specially Ms. Melissa Gustafson and Ms.Jamie Clover and their staff for their excellent service. This Law Firm will always be in my mind and heart because they gave me the absolute care and service that I expected from a Law Firm. Again Th [...]
Exceptional Legal Team with Heart and Precision. Working with Breeden Law Firm has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their team doesn’t just handle legal matters—they guide you with clarity, compassion, and relentless professionalism. Attorney Chance A. [...]
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