Melanie R. Finley - Apple Valley, MN
Attorney at Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.
Litigation Lawyers in Apple Valley, MN
14985 Glazier Avenue Suite 525 Apple Valley, MN 55124
Apple Valley Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Civil & Commercial Litigation
- Evictions
- Harassment Restraining Orders
Attorney Information
Overview
Melanie Finley assists clients with many different litigation issues and legal disputes.
Melanie joined the firm with a diverse background of legal experience working directing in the court system for many years. During law school, she worked in a trial support role in the Anoka County Attorney's Office. Before law school, she worked for a number of years as a clerk in the Anoka County Court system. Melanie uses her extensive background in the Minnesota Court system in her current role as a litigation attorney at Dougherty Molenda.
Melanie applies her hands-on legal experience to develop practical solutions for clients in matters ranging from simple legal consultations to complex litigation support.
At Dougherty Molenda, Melanie assists clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, including the following:
- Appeals
- Business Torts and Unfair Competition
- Commercial Litigation
- Conciliation Court
- Construction Defects
- Contract Disputes
- Debt Collection
- Defamation
- Evictions
- Manufacturing Disputes
- Real Estate
- Shareholder Litigation
- Trade Secret Misappropriation
- Unemployment Benefits Appeals
Education
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Legal Education
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Mitchell Hamline School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota
J.D.
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Mitchell Hamline School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota
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Non Legal Education
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Harrison College
B.S.
Major: Criminal Justice - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
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Metro State University
B.A.
Major: Ethics and Civic Responsibility
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Harrison College
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Pro Bono Activities
- Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Redemption Road Animal Rescue, Volunteer
- Midwest Animal Rescue & Services, Volunteer
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Dakota County Bar Association
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Contact
14985 Glazier Avenue
Suite 525
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-432-3136
Fax: 952-432-3780
Email: Send a message
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