She is responsible for all administrative aspects of the firm’s real estate practice. With more than 25 years of real estate experience, Melanie works closely with attorneys, clients, title companies, lenders and real estate brokers on residential and commercial real estate matters, including leasing, purchase/sale and financing transactions. Some of her skills include drafting and coordination of closing documents for all real estate transactions, including closing checklists, deeds and transfer documents, consents and closing certificates. Melanie also reviews surveys and title reports, prepares title opinions, conducts UCC searches and files UCC financing statements, oversees and updates due diligence and manages the firm’s real estate trust account.