Melanie R. Finley

Melanie Finley assists clients with many different litigation issues and legal disputes. Melanie joined the firm with a diverse background of legal experience working directing in the court system for many years. During law school, she worked in a trial support role in the Anoka County Attorney's Office. Before law school, she worked for a number of years as a clerk in the Anoka County Court system. Melanie uses her extensive background in the Minnesota Court system in her current role as a litigation attorney at Dougherty Molenda. Melanie applies her hands-on legal experience to develop practical solutions for clients in matters ranging from simple legal consultations to complex litigation support. At Dougherty Molenda, Melanie assists clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, including the following: Appeals Business Torts and Unfair Competition Commercial Litigation Conciliation Court Construction Defects Contract Disputes Debt Collection Defamation Evictions Manufacturing Disputes Real Estate Shareholder Litigation Trade Secret Misappropriation Unemployment Benefits Appeals

• Associate

• Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Redemption Road Animal Rescue, Volunteer
• Midwest Animal Rescue & Services, Volunteer

• Minnesota

• Minnesota State Bar Association
• Dakota County Bar Association