Melissa Lien - Waterloo, IA
Attorney at Ament & Lien Law Firm, P.C.
Divorce and Family Law Lawyers in Waterloo, IA
2115 Laporte Road Waterloo, IA 50702
Waterloo Divorce and Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce and Family Law
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Civil Litigation
- Dog Bite
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Melissa Lien has been practicing law in Waterloo, Iowa, and serving clients across Northeast Iowa since 2020. Melissa practices in areas of divorce and guardianship, business transactions, and wills and estate planning. She also has civil litigation experience in car accidents, dog bites, and other personal injury cases.
Melissa grew up in Gilbertville, Iowa and attended Don Bosco High School. She attended the University of Northern Iowa, where she earned her B.A. in Economics. While obtaining her Economics Degree, she authored a scholarly work entitled "The Gender Pay Gap in College Basketball Coaching: Is Discrimination the Driving Factor?", published at Major Themes in Economics, 19, 57-75. Melissa attended the University of Nebraska College of Law and earned her law degree with distinction in 2020. Melissa and her husband, Cory, are active members of the local run club and enjoy volunteering in the Cedar Valley.
Melissa is a member of the Iowa Bar Association, Black Hawk County Bar Association, where she serves on the Executive Board, and is a member of the Young Lawyer's Division.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Nebraska College of Law,
Lincoln,
Nebraska
J.D.
Honors: With Distinction
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University of Nebraska College of Law,
Lincoln,
Nebraska
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Non Legal Education
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The University of Northern Iowa,
Cedar Falls,
Iowa
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Economics
Minor: Politics and Law
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The University of Northern Iowa,
Cedar Falls,
Iowa
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney / Owner
Published Works
Articles
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The Gender Pay Gap in College Basketball Coaching: Is Discrimination the Driving Factor?, Major Themes in Economics, 19, 57-75 (2017).
Bar Admissions
- Iowa, 2020
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2024
Other Affiliations
- Iowa State Bar Association, Member, 2020 – present
- Iowa State Bar Association, 2023 - Present (Executive Committee)
- Black Hawk County Bar Association, Member, 2020 – present
- Iowa State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Member, 2020 – present
- Black Hawk County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Member, 2020 – present
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Contact
2115 Laporte Road
Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-234-0221
Fax: 319-234-0837
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm, Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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