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Small Business & Healthcare Attorney

Making you unstoppable despite uncertainty

I spent almost two decades working inside companies as in-house counsel. Now, I help service-based solopreneurs and small business owners get the kind of legal clarity and protection that's usually reserved for people with a general counsel on staff.

You're focused on growth, getting paid what you're worth, and figuring out what's next. I'm focused on making sure the legal side keeps up with you.

You bring the vision. I'll bring the clarity to protect it.

I want guidance, not guesswork

“I feel confident about being protected after working with Melissa, and you can’t put a price on feeling safe.”

— Jen Gerasimas, 7Core Wellness

Mel walking down the stairs smiling and wearing a red leather jacket, black leather pants, a white top, silver hoops and a silver necklace. — All In—For You

Hi, I’m Mel Green—and I built MDG Law Virtual for solopreneurs and small business owners who want a partner that sees what you're building, understands what’s at stake, and shows up with the strategy, care, and clarity to help you move forward.
I’m a lawyer, yes—but I’m also a coach, a former athlete, and someone who knows how much heart it takes to build something from the ground up. My job is to be by your side as your business grows. This is my purpose—and I’m all in, for you.

Why I’m In Your Corner

You Build It. I’ll Protect It.

You deserve legal support that meets you where you are—whether you're launching, growing, or protecting what you've already built. I'm here to help you make smart, confident decisions so your business stays protected and ready for what’s next.

You Handle the Vision. I’ll Handle the Legal.

Legal Blind Spots Can Cost You—But They Don’t Have To

As a small business owner, you're doing everything—marketing, operations, client service, and yes… legal decisions you were never trained to make.

You’re smart, resourceful, and figuring it out as you go. But deep down, you know that legal uncertainty isn’t a sustainable strategy. And one wrong move could cost you time, money, or the reputation you've worked so hard to build.

Big firms feel out of touch. Templates don’t speak to your specific needs. And trying to DIY legal decisions with Google and good intentions is exhausting.

That’s where I come in.
I provide thoughtful, strategic legal support designed specifically for solopreneurs and small businesses—so you don’t have to keep guessing or hoping nothing goes wrong.

Because when you’re building something that matters, you deserve more than crossed fingers. You deserve clarity, protection, and someone who’s actually in your corner.

3 Steps to Unstoppable

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DISCOVERY CALL

We’ll sit down to discuss your vision and concerns, identifying exactly which legal strategies will best support your goals.

THE GAME PLAN

If we’re a fit, I’ll send over an engagement letter and invoice detailing our path forward and the specific steps we’ll take together.

EXCELLENCE IN ACTION

As soon as the formalities are handled, I’m all in—delivering the high-level strategy and care your business deserves.

“Lawyers can be rude, dismissive, and use a lot of really complicated jargon. And that’s not Melissa. She’s honest, kind, knowledgeable, and talks to you like a person. It always felt easy.” ~Dr. Arielle Miller

Hope is not a strategy!

As your dedicated small business lawyer, I help you stop winging it and start protecting what you’re building. From forming your business entity to drafting contracts and providing ongoing legal advice, I provide the legal clarity and support you need to grow with confidence.

Let’s Make Legal Less Intimidating

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Legal & Business Resources

You Signed It. But Did You Know What You Agreed To?

Signing something without reading it feels like a small shortcut. Until the moment a situation comes up and you find out exactly what you agreed to — and what you did not think to ask for. Two real situations, one resolution, and a question worth sitting with.