Maryann Melhem

Maryann Melhem is the Principal Solicitor at Melhem Family Law, bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in the legal industry. Admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales in 2012, Maryann has built a distinguished career, particularly excelling in family law, where she gained Specialist Accreditation in 2019. Her commitment to client-centred service is evident in her proactive approach, ensuring that her clients' needs and desired outcomes are always prioritised. Maryann provides practical, realistic, and honest advice, empowering clients to make informed decisions while ensuring they feel integral to the process. Prior to her current role, Maryann was a Senior Associate at Unified Lawyers, where she honed her skills in handling intricate family law issues. Her career path also includes significant tenures at Newnhams Solicitors, Turner Freeman Lawyers, Atkinson Vinden Lawyers, Chambers Russell Lawyers, Maclarens Lawyers, and Otto Stichter & Associates. Her extensive legal portfolio covers family law, property transactions, commercial dealings, debt recovery, and civil litigation, alongside minor criminal matters. Maryann's academic credentials include a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Sydney. She also holds a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations. Maryann’s dedication to her clients, combined with her compassionate and respectful approach, ensures she works as a cohesive team with her clients, promoting their active involvement throughout their legal journey.