Melany Savitt
About Melany Savitt
Melany Savitt is a lawyer based in Portland, OR and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Melany Savitt is recognized in the following practice area:
- Portland, Oregon
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: Tonkon Torp LLP
Education: Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 2011
Location: Portland, OR
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