Melissa E. Osborne

Melissa Osborne focuses her practice on family and matrimonial law, emphasizing cooperation and collaboration wherever possible. However, when disputes arise, she is a skilled litigator ready to litigate your case and adept at handling high-conflict situations. With extensive experience in crafting financial settlements and parenting plans tailored to families’ needs, Melissa offers clients both strategic guidance and a personal touch. Her boutique practice ensures responsiveness and understanding during the challenging process of divorce.

In addition to her legal work, Melissa serves as the State Representative for the 16th House District and where she is a member of the Judiciary Committee. She is active in the Hartford County, Simsbury Regional, and Connecticut Bar Associations and is part of the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce. With 27 years of legal experience, Melissa holds a B.S. in Political Science and Economics from Hunter College and a magna cum laude J.D. from New York Law School.

Earlier in her career, Melissa worked at prominent international law firms, representing leading investment banks and private equity companies in complex financial transactions. This background provides her with a strong financial perspective, which she applies to high-asset and high-net-worth cases. She consistently delivers a professional, direct, and compassionate approach to her clients.