About Melinda Dee

Melinda Dee Middlebrooks practices insolvency regulation at Middlebrooks Shapiro, P.C. in Springfield, New Jersey. She has been a significant presence in the legal network since becoming a member of the New Jersey Bar in 1981. The firm focuses on insolvency instances and collections, serving clients across New Jersey and beyond. She earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1981.

Prior to that, she obtained a Master’s degree in Administration from Columbia University in 1975, and a Bachelor’s diploma in Education from Vanderbilt University in 1972. Her academic journey started on the University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, where she targeted on education in 1971. This numerous educational background gave her a completely unique point of view on the legal demanding situations faced by her clients. Most of her practice includes representing people and agencies in insolvency hearings. Cases typically variety from Chapter 7 liquidations to Chapter thirteen reorganizations. She also handles collections instances, assisting clients in recovering debts owed to them — Her knowledge as a judicial law clerk to Chief Judge Vincent J.

Commisa in 1985 has provided her with invaluable insights into the legal process, improving her ability to navigate complicated legal matters. Before becoming a managing partner in 1993, she worked as an associate attorney starting in 1986. Her tenure at the firm has been marked by a commitment to offering thorough and powerful legal advocacy. That position has allowed her to grow robust relationships in the legal community, which benefits her clients. In addition to her legal practice, she is actively involved in her community. Melinda is a member of Rotary International and serves as a part-time law professor at Union County College.

She has held management positions as President of the Union Township Board of Education and is a former clerk for the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. Her commitment to schooling and community service supports her creating a sure effect each inside and outside the court. With decades in the field, Melinda Dee Middlebrooks is still a respected determine in bankruptcy law. Her extensive background in both law and education lets in her to strategy every case with a knowledge of the legal field. She remains devoted to assisting her clients navigate their monetary challenges with confidence and clarity.

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law

J.D. | Law

1981

Columbia University

M.A. | Administration

1975

Vanderbilt University

B.A. (1975) | Education

1972

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

Education

1971

Experience

Managing Partner

Middlebrooks Shapiro, P.C.
1993

Associate

McCarter & English LLP
1986

Judicial Law Clerk to Chief Judge Vincent J. Commisa

United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey
1985

Accepted Jurisdictions

New Jersey
New York
Tennessee

Court Admissions

New Jersey Superior Court State Trial Court
New York State Supreme Court State Trial Court
Tennessee Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

bankruptcy collections

Legal Services Scope

Initial filing Hearings Appeals

Professional Associations

Rotary International

has membership 2010 - Current

Union County College

Adjunct Professor 2010 - Current

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Int l

Former Clerk, Justice and District Justice 1980 - Current

Union Township Board of Education

has membership 1996 - 2006

Union Township Board of Education

President 2003 - 2004

Office Locations

Main Office

 841 Mountain Avenue, First Floor First Floor Springfield NJ 07081

Data is based on available records and may not be comprehensive.