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Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Mcguirewoods LLP
50 N Laura St Ste 3300, Jacksonville, FL, 32202-3661
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Posted by Gabe | July 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Best lawyer
Melissa is the best lawyer, extremely knowledgeable and willing to help. Helped me get out of felony drug charges with a 6 month diversion program because of her I still have a clear record. She even called to follow up and check on me months later to see how I did with it all. She truly cares and kn...
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2013
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Senior Counsel, McGuirewoods LLP
1997 - 2009
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorneys Office 4th Circuit
Associations
2015 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationLitigation Section Chair
2014 - Present
Bedell Inns of CourtMaster
Education
1997
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Sexual Misconduct on Campus Workshop
Title IX Litigation Update
2015
Stetson Annual Conference on Law and Education
Conducting Internal Investigations
2014
Webinar
Campus Safety's Role in Title IX investigations
2014
Community College Conference on Legal Issues
Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
Publications
2013
National Association of College and University Attorneys
Policing the Police: The DOJ's Agreement with the University of Montana's Office of Public Safety
Languages
English