About
Melanie Hagopian, Esq., is an Arlington real estate lawyer at Hagopian Law Group, LLC, focusing on residential and commercial transactions, title issues, estate planning, and consumer protection matters. She represents owners, buyers, sellers, lenders, developers, and public authorities in legal matters involving property rights, due diligence, agreements, leasing, easements, and development. Her practice emphasizes careful document review, clear communication, and practical guidance for clients making important real estate and planning decisions in Massachusetts and related matters.
Ms. Hagopian earned her J.D. from Suffolk University School of Law and her B.A., cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire. Her education supports a practice grounded in legal analysis, negotiation, and detailed review of property, planning, and consumer protection issues. She applies that background to transactions, estate planning documents, title concerns, and insurance-related disputes that require accuracy, preparation, and strong client service through complex decisions for clients statewide daily.
Ms. Hagopian is admitted in Massachusetts, the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and the US Supreme Court. Her work includes residential and commercial real estate transactions, title problem resolution, developer representation, land acquisition, permitting, and public authority matters. She also assists clients with estate plans that address financial legacy, medical decisions, and end-of-life care preferences for families during major life transitions too.
Melanie Hagopian is also experienced in consumer protection matters, including unfair and deceptive acts or practices involving insurance. She has taught commercial and residential real estate and environmental law at Boston University for more than a decade. Her professional service includes the Land Court Access to Justice Working Group and the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Real Estate Council, reflecting her ongoing commitment to legal education and public access and service initiatives.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Hagopian Law Group, LLC
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
Licensed State
- Massachusetts
Education
- Suffolk University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Commercial Real Estate
- Land Use & Zoning
- Landlord & Tenant
- Residential Real Estate




