Melanie A. Newby

Melanie A. Newby is a skilled bankruptcy attorney who has led the Bankruptcy and Creditor Harassment departments at Jodat Law Group, P.A. since 2005. With extensive experience in bankruptcy, employment, and wage and hour law, she is dedicated to helping clients regain financial stability and protect their legal rights. Her practical approach and deep understanding of both debtor and creditor issues make her a trusted advocate across Sarasota and Bradenton.

Melanie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from New College of Florida in 1987 and her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law in 1990. Her dual bar admissions in Florida and North Carolina reflect her broad legal proficiency and commitment to professional excellence. These academic and professional achievements have equipped her with the analytical skills necessary to handle complex bankruptcy and employment matters.

Before joining Jodat Law Group, Melanie practiced criminal law with the Public Defender’s Offices in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Charlotte, North Carolina. She also gained valuable experience working with Child Welfare Legal Services in Sarasota and The Florida Bar. This diverse legal background has given her a well-rounded perspective on courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and client-centered representation.

At Jodat Law Group, Melanie focuses on consumer bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, as well as creditor harassment claims and wage disputes. She has been instrumental in helping individuals and families eliminate debt, stop foreclosure, and rebuild their financial futures.

Under Melanie A. Newby’s leadership, Jodat Law Group has earned recognition as one of the top bankruptcy firms in the region, including multiple “People’s Choice Awards” and the “Best of Bradenton” honor for Bankruptcy Law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Jodat Law Group, P.A.
• Member, North Carolina State Bar
• Member, Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New College of Florida

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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