Melissa S. Barber
About Melissa S. Barber
Melissa S. Barber is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Melissa S. Barber is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Family Law
- Family Law Arbitration
- Family Law Mediation
Current Firm: Kessler & Solomiany LLC
Education: Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Atlanta, GA
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