Frank J. Vavonese

Frank R. Vavonese Retired from Melvin & Melvin in 2017.

Prior to joining Melvin & Melvin, PLLC, in 2006, Mr. Vavonese was with the Vavonese Law Firm, PLLC, a general practice firm with a concentration in domestic relations. Mr. Vavonese has broad experience in “people-based” practice serving the legal needs of individuals, families, and small businesses. This experience has helped him gain the expertise to meet the day-to-day challenges that businesses and institutional-based practices might choose to avoid. His over thirty-one years of practice has provided Mr. Vavonese with the necessary knowledge of the law and system to advocate effectively for the “little guy.”

Education

• Boston College (J.D., 1974)
• Canisius College (B.A., 1971)

Admitted

• 1982, United States Supreme Court
• 1975, New York
• 1975, United States District Court, Northern District of New York

Honors and Affiliations

Onondaga County Bar Association

• Family Law Section

Community Organizations

• Christian Brothers Academy Alumni Association
• Canisius College Alumni Association of Central New York
• Canisius College Board of Regents “Emeritus”
• Italian American Athletic Club

Prior Work Experience

• Vavonese Law Office, PLLC