Melanie Straw-Boone Attorney - Louisville, KY

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Melanie Straw-Boone Attorney is a distinguished family law practice led by Melanie Straw-Boone, a partner at Straw-Boone Doheny Banks Mudd Catalano and McKinney, PLLC. With a career spanning over 30 years, Melanie Straw-Boone has established herself as one of Kentucky's most respected legal minds in the field of domestic relations. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 1994 and has since dedicated her professional life to helping families navigate their most difficult transitions. Her expertise is recognized nationally, evidenced by her status as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), a distinction reserved for the most elite family law practitioners. 👩‍⚖️

Specialized Practice Areas

Melanie Straw-Boone focuses exclusively on family law, ensuring that her clients receive highly specialized and up-to-date legal counsel. Her primary areas of practice include:

• High-Asset Divorce: Navigating the complex division of significant wealth, business interests, and retirement accounts.
• Child Custody: Advocating for the best interests of children in contentious custody and visitation disputes.
• Appellate Practice: Handling family law appeals to correct errors made by lower courts.
• QDROs: Preparing Qualified Domestic Relations Orders to ensure the proper division of pension and retirement benefits.
• Parenting Coordination: Serving as a neutral third party to help high-conflict parents resolve child-rearing disputes.

Awards and Recognition

Melanie Straw-Boone's commitment to excellence has earned her numerous accolades. She has been consistently selected to the Super Lawyers list (Top 25 Women in Kentucky) and has received the Judge Richard A. Revell Family Law Practitioner of the Year Award from the Louisville Bar Association. Her peers have rated her AV Preeminent for her legal ability and ethical standards. She is known for her ”common sense” advocacy-fighting zealously for her clients while maintaining the utmost professionalism and decorum. 🏆

Office Location

The firm is headquartered in the iconic 400 West Market building (formerly the Aegon Center), the tallest skyscraper in Kentucky. Located at 400 W Market St, Suite 200, the office places clients in the center of Louisville's legal and financial district.

• Views: The office offers commanding views of the city and the Ohio River.
• Parking: Parking is available in the attached parking garage, accessible from Market Street.
• Access: The building features a grand plaza and is fully accessible to all visitors.

Melanie Straw-Boone offers fixed fees for certain services and accepts credit cards, providing transparency and convenience for her clients during stressful times.