Melissa C. Syracuse

Melissa C. Syracuse

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 18 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at North Charleston, SC
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Divorce & Separation, Family

Po Box 60760, North Charleston, SC

About Melissa

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3

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 18 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Callihan & Syracuse, LLC

Po Box 60760, North Charleston, SC, 29419-0760

Law Offices of Melissa C. Syracuse

One Carriage Lane, Building I, Charleston, SC, 29407

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Melissa C. Syracuse's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maria P | February 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Above and Beyond

Ms Syracuse helped me when I really needed it. I had other attorneys in the past that botched up my case bad and lot of time wasted. She had to do major damage control due to incompetent so called WC attorneys. She’s an Attorney Specializing in Representing Injured & Disabled Workers Ms Syracuse ...is the most genuine, compassionate person that my husband and I have met with the most personality of competence, openness to feelings, sincere, affectionate, friendly, positive emotions and conscientious. She has honesty, integrity and willing to help everybody under any and all circumstances. Impeccable ethics and an unparalleled work ethic makes her an outstanding attorney who is capable, meticulous, and diligent. I’m going to outline some points about her. • She was ALWAYS available and quickly returned my calls, text and emails. • One sincerely rare attorney that really cares about you and your case! • She is absolutely authentic, genuine, and full of passion to represent her clients. • She will treat you like family, and handle your case like her own. • She profoundly has her heart in helping people, and not only that; she has the superb and impeccable knowledge, skill, talent, and experience to handle any Workers Compensation case. • She works tirelessly at all hours, including weekends, to represent her clients and take care of them. • She left no stone unturned trying to find a solution to my case, and guided me every step of the way. • She is committed to her clients, willing to work hard and truly cares about her client's well being, not just the case. • She kept me updated on her case progress and made sure my expectations were in line with the many possible outcomes. • She works extremely hard to take care of her clients and her stamina is unbelievable. • She went above and beyond the call of duty what I thought a lawyer would ever do • She will fight for your rights, I would highly recommend Ms Syracuse to anyone looking for a skilled attorney in the WC process of red tape that’s impossible to comprehend with new WC laws and lot of WC discrepancies that you hear in the news, totally impossible without an experienced attorney in that field I feel fortunate to have hired the perfect attorney, you will be too!

Posted by Jeffrey | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Case

Melissa was courteous, kind and understanding! She was always available when I needed a response. Her expertise and dedication to my case is incomparable to any attorney I've ever dealt with! I thank her and her team for their fantastic job and great service.

Posted by Joe | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Melissa Syracuse great lawyer

Melissa is one of the best lawyers that I have ever met she is there when you need her no mater what time of the day. I have used Melissa twice and she has went above and beyond what I have ever had with any other lawyer. She is not one of the lawyers that you see on TV or even the radio you talk to ...her not a paralegal she is the one that makes the phone call for unpaid bills or a missing check I will use her again and again if need be I would tell anybody to use her she is the best lawyer period.

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Melissa C. Syracuse's Lawyer Endorsements

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Morgan McQueeney

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Although opposing counsel, Melissa has always been a courteous and professional attorney. She always has the best interests of her clients at heart. Melissa works hard to obtain the best result possible for her clients."

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Austin Bruner

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa is great to work with. Diligent, honest, manages her cases well, loyal to her clients while also working with opposing counsel to attempt reaching an amicable resolution. I highly recommend her and always enjoy her attitude and ingenuity."

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Emily Ayers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Friend

"Melissa is dedicated to her clients and experienced in the areas of family law and divorce. Melissa will work hard to get her clients the results they desire whether its alimony, child custody, or property division."

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Lorey Callihan

Personal injury lawyer

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Emily Ayers

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner/Owner, Callihan & Syracuse, LLC

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Richard Wern Lawyers

2007 - 2009

Defense Attorney, Willson Jones Carter & Baxley

Associations

2009 - Present

Charleston County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

South Carolina Workers' Compensation Educational Association

Member

2007 - Present

South Carolina Bar

Member

Education

2007

Charleston School of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

2003

Clemson University

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Languages

English

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