Melissa Nicholson Breit

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
DePauw University, B.S., 1996
Law School Attended:
University of South Dakota, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, South Dakota; 1999, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
ISLN:
914610173

Areas of Practice (4)

  • Divorce/Family Law
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Knowledge of/emphasis on business, family law and litigation related issues
  • Civil Litigation

Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (30 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.2/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.2/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.2/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/11/23 in Divorce

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/11/23 in Divorce

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/08/23 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/05/23 in Family Law

    She has additionally demonstrated world-class leadership abilities during her tenure as the 2022 President of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. She is one of the more renowned civil litigators in the State and it is a privilege to not only... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/05/23 in Family Law

    Melissa is an excellent person and attorney. I have known her for the better part of twenty years. My communications with her have always been professional and she devotes significant time and energy to the betterment of the practice of law. I hav... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/05/23 in Family Law

    Melissa is an excellent attorney: she is an innovative and creative lawyer who uses her outstanding communication skills to help her clients understand their risks, benefits and options within the justice system so they can move forward into the next... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/05/23 in Civil Litigation

    Melissa is an outstanding lawyer, and she displays exemplary ethics and knowledge.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/05/23 in Divorce

    Melissa is a very experienced litigator that brings practical solutions to complex issues. I know her to be a very talented, bright, and compassionate advocate for her clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/05/23 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/31/23 in Civil Litigation

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4.5/5.0 (7 reviews)
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I had the pleasure of working with Nicholson Law, and I can't speak highly enough about my experience. From start to finish, Melissa was incredibly organized, making what could have been a stressful p...

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Melissa Nicholson Breit: Member at Nicholson & Nicholson Law
  • Sioux Falls, SD
    4201 S. Minnesota Avenue, Suite 113
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105


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