Melanie E. Tunaitis

Melanie E. Tunaitis

Phone: 1-610-565-3701 x 281Email: mtunaitis@eckellsparks.com

Joining Eckell Sparks in May of 2018, Melanie is an Associate in the Family Law Department. Prior to joining Eckell Sparks, Melanie practiced family law with firms in Delaware County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia County.

Melanie E. Tunaitis began her career in law in 2005 when she accepted a position as a legal secretary. At the same time, Melanie began her legal education by registering at Delaware County Community College for paralegal studies.

Promoted to paralegal/legal assistant in 2007, Melanie focused primarily on family law. Over the next eight years, Melanie worked full-time and was the main point of contact for family law clients. She assumed the responsibility of preparing pleadings, correspondence and case files for Court; all the while developing invaluable experience by managing the family law department of the firm.

Melanie received her Applied Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies with High Honors in 2008 from Delaware County Community College. She then went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies in 2010 from Widener University. She continued her education at Widener University Law School and graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 2015, having made Dean’s List several semesters. Melanie was able to complete all of her educational studies while working full-time at a law firm.

Passing the Pennsylvania Bar Examination, Melanie became an attorney in 2015. In light of her considerable experience over the past ten years, Melanie tried her first custody trial within days of passing the Bar Examination.

Melanie chose to focus her career on family law because she understands that this area of law is the most personal. Growing up in Delaware County, Melanie worked relentlessly and diligently to achieve her educational and career goals, working and studying simultaneously. She has worked with people of all walks of life. Melanie is patient and prides herself in being able to explain complex legal theories in a way that everyone can understand. She believes everyone should understand their legal rights, especially when it comes to their family.

Melanie lives in Wilmington, Delaware with her husband and three dogs. She enjoys running obstacle races and training in martial arts.

  • "Amazing employees and attorneys, especially Melanie. She definitely goes above and beyond for her clients . I would recommend to anyone."

  • "When I was sued for a significant amount of money and assets, I retained Eckell Sparks. They developed a comprehensive litigation strategy to give me the best chance of success. They were easy to get a hold of, fair with billing, and kept me regularly informed and up to date on how my case was proceeding. When we were unable to achieve a fair settlement, my lawyer was confident in taking the case to trial. In the courtroom, they were strong, articulate and persuasive. After two days of trial, we achieved a very favorable verdict and made out even better than our last settlement offer."

  • "I could not be happier with the experience I had with Eckell Sparks. My attorney walked me through the process of my discrimination suit step by step and held my hand the whole time. I had no prior experience with anything like this and they answered every one of my questions without all the fancy legal jargon. They were always accessible to me whenever I had concerns or thought of something that could be useful. From our first meeting to the last hearing, they were absolutely wonderful. This firm helped me through an awful experience with my previous employer and fought for me and what I deserved to the end. They talked me through every aspect in a way that was comfortable and like talking to an old friend. If I had to do the entire lawsuit over again, I would go with this firm."

  • "I would feel very confident with this firm's representation should I have any future matter, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for strong, quality representation."

Melanie E. Tunaitis
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Areas of Practice

Admitted to Practice

  • Pennsylvania

Education

  • Widener University, School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2015
  • Widener University, BS, Paralegal Studies, 2010
  • Delaware County Community College, AAS, Paralegal Studies, 2008

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