Expert Advice When You Need It Most

Back to Search Results

Melinda Tova Derish

Melinda Tova Derish

10.0

Superb
Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

What is the Avvo Rating?

Client Reviews

Not yet reviewed
Former client? Write a review

4 Peer Endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

Overview

Practice Areas
Chart?chs=124x124&cht=p&chp=4
  • 50% Medical Malpractice
  • 20% Personal Injury
  • 15% Defective / Dangerous Products
  • 15% Nursing Home Abuse - Neglect

Contact Information
  • Walkup Melodia Kelly Wecht & Schoenberger
    650 California Street 26th Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94108
    Office: 415-981-7210
    Fax: 415-391-6965
    View map | Edit this address

Visit lawyer's website

References

Client Reviews

How would you rate this lawyer?

If you're a current or former client, share your thoughts (anonymously, if you prefer). Would you recommend this lawyer to other clients?

Review this lawyer

Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer
Khaldoun Baghdadi

I have had the privilege of working with Melinda in a number of cases. She is an exceptional trial lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Khaldoun Baghdadi , San Francisco (CA), About 1 year ago
Spencer James Pahlke

I have the great fortune of working with Melinda at Walkup Melodia. She is case study for incredible achievement: After being a doctor and teaching... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Spencer Pahlke , San Francisco (CA), About 1 year ago
View all 4 endorsements

Résumé

 

License

8 years since Melinda Tova Derish was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2003 02/06/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger 2003–present
Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine 1990–1999

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003
University of California - San Diego M.D. 1984
See all 3 degrees

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Nothern California Super Lawyers 2011
Rising Star Northern California Super Lawyers 2010
See all 3 awards

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Association for Justice 2003-present
Member Consumer Attorneys of California 2003-present
See all 4 association entries

Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Mature Minors Should Have the Right to Refuse Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics 2000

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Life Sustaining Treatment: Do Kids Have Choices Pediatric Palliative Care Conference 2006
Mature Minors and the Right to Refuse Life-Sustaining Treatment Clinical Team Conference and Scientific Symposium 2006
See all 3 speaking engagements