team-member

Melissa Greevy

Lemoyne, PA

Licensed for 25 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

Ms. Greevy is a Shareholder with Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner in Lemoyne. She focuses her practice on family law. Ms. Greevy is frequently selected to serve as a Guardian ad Litem in high conflict custody matters. In addition, she has served as a Parenting Coordinator, Mediator and Arbitrator in numerous family law matters. Ms. Greevy served as a Custody Conciliator for the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas from 2000-2007 and again in 2012. She served as a consultant to the Perry County Division of the 41st Judicial District in the design of their Custody Conciliation program. She has served as a faculty member on several continuing education courses offered by the Dauphin County Bar Association, the Cumberland County Bar Association, Inns of Court and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.Ms. Greevy received her B.A. in psychology from the University of North Texas in 1977 and her J.D., cum laude, from Widener University in 1996. Before entering the practice of law, she worked for 14 years as a social worker at the Harrisburg Institute of Psychiatry. Ms. Greevy received her Family Mediation training in 2000 and has received advanced mediation training in areas such as alimony, apology, custody and dealing with impasse. In 2003, she was recognized as an Advanced Practitioner Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR). This designation is reserved for family and divorce mediators who have met strict training and experience requirements.Ms. Greevy was a founding member of the Collaborative Professionals of Central Pennsylvania and chaired the group in 2005. She is a member of the Family Law sections of the Dauphin County, Cumberland County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Ms. Greevy served on Council to the PBA Family Law Section and is Co-chair of the Legislative Committee. She is a past Chair of the Custody Committee of the Cumberland County Bar Association and is a member of the Family Law Advisory Committee to the Bench of Dauphin County.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & WeidnerPo Box 109Johnson Duffie Et AlLemoyne, PA, 17043-0109 Office (717) 761-4540 Po Box 109Johnson Duffie Et AlJohnson Duffie Et AlLemoyne, PA, 17043-0109 Office (717) 761-4540(717) 761-4540

Office: (717) 255-0267

Website: N/A

Reviews

Christopher
February 17, 2021

Melissa Greevy represented me for multiple child custody hearings. Lets face it Divorce is a less then ideal thing to go through. Add in figuring out child custody and its just down right miserable. As a father it was very important to me to to share physical and legal custody of my child. As a man I thought this was going to be a challenging battle, because I bought into a common misconception that fathers were not treated as equals to mothers in custody court. The court process was lengthy and complicated I do admit, but not overwhelming with excellent advice and legal counsel from Melissa. I would recommend Melissa and Johnson Duffie to anyone looking for excellent legal representation during a challenging time. Their legal expertise and guidance will certianly give you peace of mind, and excellent legal representation.

anonymous
February 17, 2021

Where to start...2008 my friend referred Melissa to me regarding my custody fight. We started our journey sometime in May of 2008, as a single father trying to gain custody of my 2 daughters I knew I would need a good lawyer. Boy was I surprised, I had been introduced to the best most dedicated honest straight shooting tell how it is attorney. Melissa not only win my case but has continued to assist in my ongoing issues with the mother. Melissa is very caring and dedicated. Melissa wide array of experience in family law place head and shoulders above the rest. I would rate note only Melissa but the entire Johnson Duffy firm a perfect 10! My family and I will forever be indebted to Melissa for her passion and dedication in my case. Thank you Melissa from the bottom of my heart!

Timothy
March 15, 2020

The divorce process itself was extremely overwhelming and emotional. Melissa was compassionate with my goal of securing what was in the best interests of my children. Instead of pursuing a hostile courtroom divorce, Melissa's skills in navigating the collaborative divorce process were invaluable. To be clear, every divorce, even a collaborative process, has conflict, emotions and anger that creep into almost every discussion. Being able to manage that conflict and keep things focused on the end goal was critical, and Melissa was equal to the task. From our first meeting through the final divorce, Melissa helped me in establishing and clarifying my goals and expectations, clearly advised me on the law, kept communications lines open and was very responsive to questions or concerns I had going through the process. I was able to negotiate in good faith with my children's mother to secure the best possible settlement and develop a co-parenting plan that put our children first, and set aside any emotions from the divorce that would have harmed their future. Melissa helped me also negotiate a settlement that helped us avoid trial and further unnecessary time in court and costs. I cannot express enough how thoughtful, professional, skillful, and dedicated Melissa was as my collaborative divorce attorney, and I am profoundly grateful for her work on my children's behalf, and also my own.

Thomas
January 4, 2017

Divorce is a difficult process of emotional and factual experiences. Melissa's knowledge of the law pertaining to divorce and ability to relate to the emotional tides that one goes through in this process allows her to guide you through what could be an overwhelming life experience with compassion, yet be up front and factual with the legal matters at hand. My experience with Melissa as my lawyer in my divorce left me feeling very confidant that she had complete knowledge of divorce law. I never had a doubt that she had the ability to tackle the case with the utmost power of a Pit-bull. She new exactly what was going on with the other side, kept me totally informed as the case progress at every stage, and explained each step clearly in language I could understand as the case moved forward. I can not say enough for her knowledge, compassion for me as a client and what I was enduring, drive to get the job done with the best outcome possible, as well as considering minimizing my expenses. Having Melissa represent me was one of the best decisions I have made. Her tenor in her field allowed her to take control of my case and guide the other side through legal issues that they had no knowledge of, which kept the case moving toward getting the final decree. What a blessing it was to have this top notch lawyer as my council.

Elizabeth
June 22, 2016

If you are looking for a family law/divorce attorney, look no further. I can recommend Melissa P. Greevy with no reservations. Ms. Greevy represented me in a divorce case and did an outstanding job for me. She is honest, diligent, fair, well versed, and detail oriented. If you need an attorney who will go the extra mile for her client, she is the one you want representing you. Her background lends itself to supporting her clients beyond the realm of the law and provides personal support on many levels.

Ashley Hill
February 12, 2021

I reached out to attorney Greevy at the advice of a friend who has used her in the past. She’s very passionate and aggressive; that’s what I needed. I paid her 300$ consultation fee.... we talked for about an hour and I didn’t catch her “vicious” vibe that I was told about; she reviewed my legal documents and discussed our potential plan of action.... following our phone call; I received an email from Melissa stating that she would be handing my case over to another attorney in her office..... confused; I asked her why- I wanted HER to fight for me and my child..... she OFFERED for me to interview this attorney before making any decisions and paying the retainer. I spoke with the other attorney and did not in any way feel that attorney was the one for my case. So, I backed out- and hired another attorney(s) with a different firm- won the case... life is back to normal.... I randomly get a bill, in the mail from Melissa’s law office- billing me for a review of the legal documents (isn’t that covered in a consultation) - also for my interview with the other attorney that Melissa OFFERED me to do..... so- this firm wants me to pay 500$ for ..... nothing. For a 1 hr consultation.... after being blown off by Melissa and just thrown onto someone who was completely not fit to handle the emergency petition thrown our way.

Christopher
February 17, 2021

Melissa Greevy represented me for multiple child custody hearings. Lets face it Divorce is a less then ideal thing to go through. Add in figuring out child custody and its just down right miserable. As a father it was very important to me to to share physical and legal custody of my child. As a man I thought this was going to be a challenging battle, because I bought into a common misconception that fathers were not treated as equals to mothers in custody court. The court process was lengthy and complicated I do admit, but not overwhelming with excellent advice and legal counsel from Melissa. I would recommend Melissa and Johnson Duffie to anyone looking for excellent legal representation during a challenging time. Their legal expertise and guidance will certianly give you peace of mind, and excellent legal representation.

anonymous
February 17, 2021

Where to start...2008 my friend referred Melissa to me regarding my custody fight. We started our journey sometime in May of 2008, as a single father trying to gain custody of my 2 daughters I knew I would need a good lawyer. Boy was I surprised, I had been introduced to the best most dedicated honest straight shooting tell how it is attorney. Melissa not only win my case but has continued to assist in my ongoing issues with the mother. Melissa is very caring and dedicated. Melissa wide array of experience in family law place head and shoulders above the rest. I would rate note only Melissa but the entire Johnson Duffy firm a perfect 10! My family and I will forever be indebted to Melissa for her passion and dedication in my case. Thank you Melissa from the bottom of my heart!

Timothy
March 15, 2020

The divorce process itself was extremely overwhelming and emotional. Melissa was compassionate with my goal of securing what was in the best interests of my children. Instead of pursuing a hostile courtroom divorce, Melissa's skills in navigating the collaborative divorce process were invaluable. To be clear, every divorce, even a collaborative process, has conflict, emotions and anger that creep into almost every discussion. Being able to manage that conflict and keep things focused on the end goal was critical, and Melissa was equal to the task. From our first meeting through the final divorce, Melissa helped me in establishing and clarifying my goals and expectations, clearly advised me on the law, kept communications lines open and was very responsive to questions or concerns I had going through the process. I was able to negotiate in good faith with my children's mother to secure the best possible settlement and develop a co-parenting plan that put our children first, and set aside any emotions from the divorce that would have harmed their future. Melissa helped me also negotiate a settlement that helped us avoid trial and further unnecessary time in court and costs. I cannot express enough how thoughtful, professional, skillful, and dedicated Melissa was as my collaborative divorce attorney, and I am profoundly grateful for her work on my children's behalf, and also my own.

Thomas
January 4, 2017

Divorce is a difficult process of emotional and factual experiences. Melissa's knowledge of the law pertaining to divorce and ability to relate to the emotional tides that one goes through in this process allows her to guide you through what could be an overwhelming life experience with compassion, yet be up front and factual with the legal matters at hand. My experience with Melissa as my lawyer in my divorce left me feeling very confidant that she had complete knowledge of divorce law. I never had a doubt that she had the ability to tackle the case with the utmost power of a Pit-bull. She new exactly what was going on with the other side, kept me totally informed as the case progress at every stage, and explained each step clearly in language I could understand as the case moved forward. I can not say enough for her knowledge, compassion for me as a client and what I was enduring, drive to get the job done with the best outcome possible, as well as considering minimizing my expenses. Having Melissa represent me was one of the best decisions I have made. Her tenor in her field allowed her to take control of my case and guide the other side through legal issues that they had no knowledge of, which kept the case moving toward getting the final decree. What a blessing it was to have this top notch lawyer as my council.

Elizabeth
June 22, 2016

If you are looking for a family law/divorce attorney, look no further. I can recommend Melissa P. Greevy with no reservations. Ms. Greevy represented me in a divorce case and did an outstanding job for me. She is honest, diligent, fair, well versed, and detail oriented. If you need an attorney who will go the extra mile for her client, she is the one you want representing you. Her background lends itself to supporting her clients beyond the realm of the law and provides personal support on many levels.

Ashley Hill
February 12, 2021

I reached out to attorney Greevy at the advice of a friend who has used her in the past. She’s very passionate and aggressive; that’s what I needed. I paid her 300$ consultation fee.... we talked for about an hour and I didn’t catch her “vicious” vibe that I was told about; she reviewed my legal documents and discussed our potential plan of action.... following our phone call; I received an email from Melissa stating that she would be handing my case over to another attorney in her office..... confused; I asked her why- I wanted HER to fight for me and my child..... she OFFERED for me to interview this attorney before making any decisions and paying the retainer. I spoke with the other attorney and did not in any way feel that attorney was the one for my case. So, I backed out- and hired another attorney(s) with a different firm- won the case... life is back to normal.... I randomly get a bill, in the mail from Melissa’s law office- billing me for a review of the legal documents (isn’t that covered in a consultation) - also for my interview with the other attorney that Melissa OFFERED me to do..... so- this firm wants me to pay 500$ for ..... nothing. For a 1 hr consultation.... after being blown off by Melissa and just thrown onto someone who was completely not fit to handle the emergency petition thrown our way.

Christopher
February 17, 2021

Melissa Greevy represented me for multiple child custody hearings. Lets face it Divorce is a less then ideal thing to go through. Add in figuring out child custody and its just down right miserable. As a father it was very important to me to to share physical and legal custody of my child. As a man I thought this was going to be a challenging battle, because I bought into a common misconception that fathers were not treated as equals to mothers in custody court. The court process was lengthy and complicated I do admit, but not overwhelming with excellent advice and legal counsel from Melissa. I would recommend Melissa and Johnson Duffie to anyone looking for excellent legal representation during a challenging time. Their legal expertise and guidance will certianly give you peace of mind, and excellent legal representation.

anonymous
February 17, 2021

Where to start...2008 my friend referred Melissa to me regarding my custody fight. We started our journey sometime in May of 2008, as a single father trying to gain custody of my 2 daughters I knew I would need a good lawyer. Boy was I surprised, I had been introduced to the best most dedicated honest straight shooting tell how it is attorney. Melissa not only win my case but has continued to assist in my ongoing issues with the mother. Melissa is very caring and dedicated. Melissa wide array of experience in family law place head and shoulders above the rest. I would rate note only Melissa but the entire Johnson Duffy firm a perfect 10! My family and I will forever be indebted to Melissa for her passion and dedication in my case. Thank you Melissa from the bottom of my heart!

Timothy
March 15, 2020

The divorce process itself was extremely overwhelming and emotional. Melissa was compassionate with my goal of securing what was in the best interests of my children. Instead of pursuing a hostile courtroom divorce, Melissa's skills in navigating the collaborative divorce process were invaluable. To be clear, every divorce, even a collaborative process, has conflict, emotions and anger that creep into almost every discussion. Being able to manage that conflict and keep things focused on the end goal was critical, and Melissa was equal to the task. From our first meeting through the final divorce, Melissa helped me in establishing and clarifying my goals and expectations, clearly advised me on the law, kept communications lines open and was very responsive to questions or concerns I had going through the process. I was able to negotiate in good faith with my children's mother to secure the best possible settlement and develop a co-parenting plan that put our children first, and set aside any emotions from the divorce that would have harmed their future. Melissa helped me also negotiate a settlement that helped us avoid trial and further unnecessary time in court and costs. I cannot express enough how thoughtful, professional, skillful, and dedicated Melissa was as my collaborative divorce attorney, and I am profoundly grateful for her work on my children's behalf, and also my own.

Thomas
January 4, 2017

Divorce is a difficult process of emotional and factual experiences. Melissa's knowledge of the law pertaining to divorce and ability to relate to the emotional tides that one goes through in this process allows her to guide you through what could be an overwhelming life experience with compassion, yet be up front and factual with the legal matters at hand. My experience with Melissa as my lawyer in my divorce left me feeling very confidant that she had complete knowledge of divorce law. I never had a doubt that she had the ability to tackle the case with the utmost power of a Pit-bull. She new exactly what was going on with the other side, kept me totally informed as the case progress at every stage, and explained each step clearly in language I could understand as the case moved forward. I can not say enough for her knowledge, compassion for me as a client and what I was enduring, drive to get the job done with the best outcome possible, as well as considering minimizing my expenses. Having Melissa represent me was one of the best decisions I have made. Her tenor in her field allowed her to take control of my case and guide the other side through legal issues that they had no knowledge of, which kept the case moving toward getting the final decree. What a blessing it was to have this top notch lawyer as my council.

Elizabeth
June 22, 2016

If you are looking for a family law/divorce attorney, look no further. I can recommend Melissa P. Greevy with no reservations. Ms. Greevy represented me in a divorce case and did an outstanding job for me. She is honest, diligent, fair, well versed, and detail oriented. If you need an attorney who will go the extra mile for her client, she is the one you want representing you. Her background lends itself to supporting her clients beyond the realm of the law and provides personal support on many levels.

Ashley Hill
February 12, 2021

I reached out to attorney Greevy at the advice of a friend who has used her in the past. She’s very passionate and aggressive; that’s what I needed. I paid her 300$ consultation fee.... we talked for about an hour and I didn’t catch her “vicious” vibe that I was told about; she reviewed my legal documents and discussed our potential plan of action.... following our phone call; I received an email from Melissa stating that she would be handing my case over to another attorney in her office..... confused; I asked her why- I wanted HER to fight for me and my child..... she OFFERED for me to interview this attorney before making any decisions and paying the retainer. I spoke with the other attorney and did not in any way feel that attorney was the one for my case. So, I backed out- and hired another attorney(s) with a different firm- won the case... life is back to normal.... I randomly get a bill, in the mail from Melissa’s law office- billing me for a review of the legal documents (isn’t that covered in a consultation) - also for my interview with the other attorney that Melissa OFFERED me to do..... so- this firm wants me to pay 500$ for ..... nothing. For a 1 hr consultation.... after being blown off by Melissa and just thrown onto someone who was completely not fit to handle the emergency petition thrown our way.