LOGLINE: Melissa is a young woman devastated after being targeted by corrupt lawyers hired by her ex-husband. Determined to save her child, she rises up becoming unstoppable—marking the beginning of her epic journey.
Legal Representative
Broken Gavel Project.
Professional Background:
Experienced investigator with two decades of expertise in identifying and addressing cases of fraud/unethical conduct. Areas of focus include:
Legal Ethics: Extensive research and resolution of unethical practices by attorneys on a case-by-case basis.
Healthcare: Investigations and advocacy into nursing home/assisted living facility violations, and abuse.
Medical Malpractice: Research and advocacy in cases resulting in successful outcomes.
In addition, I'm a creative professional specializing as a
screenwriter and lyricist.
Leadership Roles:
Served as VP of the Connecticut Norwich Tenants Association in 84.
Founded a legal advocacy group in 87, focusing on holding unethical attorneys accountable.
Accomplishments:
Filed and won a grievance case against Attorney John Archambault
under Connecticut General Statute 3.3 A-1 (Rules of Professional Conduct) An
attorney shall not knowingly provide the court with false information.
Won grievance case against Attorney Bart A. Sayet in 89.
Investigated and resolved over 40 cases against unethical attorneys in Connecticut
between 87 and 91 through the organization, Legal Abuse Must End.
Professional Recognition:
Received a Certificate of Appreciation from Kiwanis International, Inc., in 1991.
Interviewed by numerous news outlets including TV news and work covered multiple times by the Associated Press.
Incorporated Legal Abuse Must End as a nonprofit service organization in Nebraska.
Notable Investigations and Outcomes:
Investigated and facilitated in the closing down of Justice for All, Inc., (Non-
profit) owned by Attorney John Eker III. The attorney ran a for-profit law office
illegally. (The State allowed him to open another law firm later on.
Eventually, he left Nebraska after continuing his corrupt practices and injuring several clients and their families.
Investigated Attorney John Kutchka for insurance fraud involving an invalid
property contract, leading to the cancellation of the policy by Fair Plan Insurance Co.
Investigated, developed and reported violations at East Side Manor, Inc., a personal care home in Pennsylvania resulting in the finding and confirmation of 10 violations by state authorities. Eventually, the personal care home closed down.
Conducted a medical malpractice investigation at a hospital in Media, Pennsylvania, securing an $8,000 settlement.
Continued Victories:
Successfully pursued a case against Assurant Health (formerly Fortis) under
ERISA LAW (Employee Retirement Income Security Act), resulting in a $226,000 award in 2007.

Creative Accomplishments:
Award winning screenwriter of Broken Gavel, inspired by true events.
Lyricist/co-producer of the song, Emerging from The Fire.
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong track record of impactful outcomes.
Webpage: brokengavel.org -- or brokengavel.net
Noteworthy: I never attended law school.
  • Berlin International Screenwriting Festival | BISF Berlin International Screenwriting Festival | BISF (1 Credit)
    Broken Gavel - Inspired by a True Story
    Screenplay
  • Writer (1 Credit)
    Broken Gavel - Inspired by a True Story
    Screenplay
Official Selection - Best Screenplay.
Broken Gavel - Inspired by a True Story
Berlin International Screenwriting Festival | BISF Berlin International Screenwriting Festival | BISF
Berlin, Germany
2025
Winner - Hot 100 List 2024
Broken Gavel - Inspired by a True Story
Capital Fund Screenplay Competition
Los Angeles, CA
2024
Best Script Award
Broken Gavel - Inspired by a True Story
Best Script Award - London 2024 Summer Edition
London England
2024
College
Three Rivers Campus Community College.
Non Credit Courses - English, Writing and Psychology.
19831984
Height
5ft 6in.
Gender
Female
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Children
one child
"Never stand by and remain silent when you witness an injustice, the grave will provide plenty of time for that."
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LOGLINE: Melissa is a young woman devastated after being targeted by corrupt lawyers hired by her ex-husband. Determined to save her child, she rises up becoming unstoppable—marking the beginning of her epic journey.
Legal Representative
Broken Gavel Project.
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