Melanie Klark Szawara

Melanie grew up in Dexter, graduating in 1996. She attended Western Michigan University for undergrad (1996-1999), majoring in political science-public law and then Michigan State University for Law School (2000-2003).

After graduation and passing the bar exam she began her law practice in Grand Rapids at RizzoBryan. For the first 5 years, she practiced in the areas of both insurance defense and family law. Melanie moved back to South east Michigan and practiced primarily family law with Harris and Literski (Brighton) for over 12 years. She is a certified trained mediator.

She opened MKS Law, PLLC in 2021 in Dexter, Michigan. Melanie focuses her practice in family law.

Michigan State University College of Law

J.D. (2003) | Law

2000 - 2003

Activities: Women's Law Caucus Moot Court

Western Michigan University

B.A. (1999) | Political Science- Public Law

1996 - 1999

Honors: Honors Thesis Cum Laude

Activities: Residence Hall Association Western Student Association Marching Band, Color Guard Residence Hall Advisor and Assistant Director

Solo Practioner

MKS Law, PLLC

2021 - Current

Solo practioner specializing in Family Law

Associate Attorney

Harris & Literski

2008 - 2020

Practiced in Family Law

Associate Attorney

RizzoBryan

2003 - 2008

Specialized in Family Law and Insurance Defense.

Certified Domestic Mediator

Michigan State Court Administrator

2008

Washtenaw County Bar Association

2021 - Current

Dexter Community Fund

Secretary

2021 - Current

Dexter Rotary Club

2020 - Current

Livingston County Bar Association

2008 - Current

State Bar of Michigan  # P66205

2003 - Current

Michigan

State Bar of Michigan

ID Number: P66205

Since 2003

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted