Atty. Melissa Eckman

Atty. Melissa Eckman

Melissa Eckman is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory law, admiralty & maritime law, alternative dispute resolution and 17 other areas of law. Melissa has been licensed for 11 years.

Lansing Lansing 11 Years Experience 11 year
Call (517) 940-6181

Profile Summary

About Melissa Eckman at a glance

Melissa Eckman is a contracts, probate, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Lansing, Michigan. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2015). Educated at Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School Class of 2014 (—). Serves clients in Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Melissa Eckman is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory law, admiralty & maritime law, alternative dispute resolution and 17 other areas of law
  • Melissa has been licensed for 11 years
  • Melissa practices in Lansing, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Eckman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Eckman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lansing are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Eckman

Where is Melissa Eckman's law office located?
Melissa Eckman's law practice is located in Lansing, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Eckman handle?
Melissa Eckman focuses on contracts, probate, criminal defense, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Melissa Eckman practiced law?
Melissa Eckman has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Melissa Eckman go to law school?
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Education

Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School Class of 2014
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2015

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