Biography
Melanie is a partner at Tarrant & Liska, PLLC. She graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead Minnesota where she received her B.A. in Sociology. Melanie graduated cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in 2001. Melanie is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Ramsey County Bar Association where she formerly served as the co-chair of the Real Estate and Solo/Small Firm sections. Melanie currently serves on the court-appointed Guardianship and Conservatorship panels for Ramsey County and Hennepin County.
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota
- J.D. - 2001
- Honors: cum laude
- Concordia College
- B.A.
- Major: Sociology
Pro-Bono Activities
- "Ask the Lawyer" volunteer at West 7th Community Center, 2007 to Present
Professional Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Ramsey County Bar Association
- Ramsey County Bar Association, Real Estate Section, former Co-Chair
- Ramsey County Bar Association, Solo/Small Firm Section, former Co-Chair
Practice Areas
- Probate & Trust Administration
- Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
- Guardianship/Conservatorship
- Real Estate
Honors
- Dean's List, Concordia College - Moorhead, MN
- Rural Scholarship, Concordia College - Moorhead, MN
- C.A.L.I. Award for Excellence: Estate & Gift Taxation
- C.A.L.I Award for Excellence: Negotiating and Drafting Business Agreements
- 21st Century Scholarship, William Mitchell College of Law