Melissa Moriarty Gast completed her undergraduate studies at Ohio University, where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Communication degree in 2000.  She then earned her Juris Doctor degree in 2003 from Capital University Law School, where she also graduated Cum Laude.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Gast served as staff attorney for The Honorable Kim A. Browne in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch.  As staff attorney for Judge Browne, Ms. Gast gained a wealth of courtroom experience and developed invaluable, ongoing relationships with many of the judges and attorneys throughout the community.  She was also responsible for researching complex domestic and juvenile litigation issues and drafting court decisions after receiving direction from and collaborating closely with Judge Browne.

The focus of Ms. Gast’s practice is in the area of Family Law, which includes practicing in domestic and juvenile courts throughout the State of Ohio, and includes providing legal representation for divorce, dissolution, child custody, parentage, child support and post-decree matters.

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