Atty. Melissa R. DeVantier

Atty. Melissa R. DeVantier

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Appleton Appleton 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Business Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Appleton, WI · 22+ Years Experience

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Melissa R. DeVantier is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Appleton, Wisconsin, practicing at Mccarty Law Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Serves clients in Appleton, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Real Estate
  • Other 3
    • Business Estate Planning
    • Business Succession Planning
    • Probate

Practice Details

  • Firm Information Position Associate Firm Name McCarty Law LLP
Experience
  • Bar Admission & Memberships Admissions 2004, Illinois
    2005, Wisconsin
    Memberships State Bar of Wisconsin.
  • Education & Certifications Law School DePaul University, College of Law
    Class of 2004
    J.D.
    Other Education Valparaiso University
    Class of 2001
    B.S.

    DePaul University, Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
    Class of 2004
    M.B.A.
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2401 E. Enterprise AvenueAppleton, WI 54913-7887U.S.A.

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    • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar? Melissa R. DeVantier was admitted in 2004 to the State of Illinois.
    • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state? Yes, Melissa R. DeVantier is admitted to practice in Illinois and Wisconsin.
    • How many attorneys are in this law firm? McCarty Law LLP has 13 attorneys at this location.
    • What law school did this attorney attend? Melissa R. DeVantier attended DePaul University, College of Law.
    • What year was this attorney's law firm established? McCarty Law LLP was established in 1949.
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    Trusts in Appleton

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    Probate in Appleton

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    Estate Planning & Probate in Appleton

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    Why Local Counsel Matters in Appleton

    Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Appleton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

    Appleton Courts and Legal Process

    Choosing a Appleton-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.

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    Where is Melissa R. DeVantier's law office located?
    Melissa R. DeVantier's law practice is located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The firm is Mccarty Law Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
    What practice areas does Melissa R. DeVantier handle?
    Melissa R. DeVantier focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
    How long has Melissa R. DeVantier practiced law?
    Melissa R. DeVantier has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
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    Decade-Tested Legal Experience

    Melissa R. DeVantier brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

    Broad Practice Area Coverage

    Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Melissa R. DeVantier can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

    Local Presence in Appleton

    A Appleton-based practice means Melissa R. DeVantier attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

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    Common Legal Issues Melissa R. DeVantier Handles in Appleton

    Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Melissa R. DeVantier has experience with under Wisconsin law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.

    Last wills and testaments
    Estate Planning
    Revocable living trusts
    Estate Planning
    Powers of attorney
    Estate Planning
    Probate proceedings
    Estate Planning
    Business formation and structure
    Business
    Contract drafting and review
    Business
    Partnership disputes
    Business
    Merger and acquisition support
    Business
    Residential property transactions
    Real Estate
    Commercial lease disputes
    Real Estate
    Title and deed issues
    Real Estate
    Landlord-tenant conflicts
    Real Estate

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