Melissa Gustafson

Melissa Gustafson chose to become a family attorney for the opportunity to help families achieve good outcomes and to establish healthy co-parenting that supports child development. The field of family law combines many of her personal and professional interests and allows her to apply her talents to serve children and families. A graduate of Lehigh University and Duke University School of Law, Melissa went to law school with the specific goal of becoming a family lawyer who would offer advice and guidance during an emotionally charged and often confusing, uncertain time in clients’ lives. She brings a strong background in child development, recognition for exceptional pro bono work as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and through The Innocence Project, and experience as a clerk to the North Carolina Supreme Court to her work at Breeden Law. When she is not in the office, you can find Melissa hanging out with her dog Picasso (known as Pistachio when he is being extra nutty), taking care of her houseplants, visiting local farms and businesses, and volunteering at her local animal shelter.