Phone: 919-402-1740
mrodriguez@tillmanfirm.com
Melissa Rodriguez is a graduate of Campbell University School of Law with a background in trust and wealth management. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Florida, where she majored in Communication Studies and minored in Psychology.
Melissa moved to North Carolina in 2021 to pursue a dual-degree program at Campbell University, where she earned her Master of Trust and Wealth Management in August 2023 and her J.D. in May 2024. After being admitted to the North Carolina State Bar, she joined Tillman, Whichard, & Cagle, where she focuses on estate planning and administration.
Melissa is passionate about helping individuals and families secure their futures through thoughtful and comprehensive estate planning. She understands that every client has unique goals, and she is committed to providing personalized guidance to help clients avoid probate and ensure their wishes are carried out. Whether drafting wills and trusts or navigating estate administration, Melissa takes pride in making the process stress-free for her clients.
Originally from Tampa, Florida, Melissa enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and exploring new restaurants in the Raleigh area.
Areas of Practice
Wills and Trusts; Estate and Tax Planning; Trust and Estate Administration
Admissions / Honors
North Carolina State Bar, 2024
Education
- Campbell University School of Law, Raleigh, NC, J.D., 2024
- Campbell University School of Business, Buies Creek, NC, M.T.W.M, 2023, cum laude
- University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, B.A., 2020, summa cum laude
Publications
Professional and Community Memberships
North Carolina Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section
Languages
- English
- Spanish