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State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1999
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Brain Injury
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Brain Injury
Exceptional Professionalism and Expertise from Start to Finish
It is with heartfelt gratitude that I recommend Adler & Giersch for their outstanding legal representation, integrity, and profound compassion. After interviewing three reputable firms, we selected the team led by Richard Adler, a brilliant legal authority around traumatic brain injury (TBI). From ou...
Posted by Jalel | February 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Brain Injury
Experienced, Knowledgeable and Compassionate
I was in need of some expert legal advice and representation after attempting to work with my insurance company for a MVA which took place in 2018. After being frustrated and feeling helpless, I reached out and met with Melissa for an initial consult. It took me a little over a year to contact the...
Posted by Emily | May 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Brain Injury
Compassionate, Patient and Tentative
I am so grateful to have hired Melissa Carter and her team (paralegal Kody) to help me with my car accident. I was dealing with a TBI and couldn’t make sense of what was needed of me. Melissa was able to make things easier for me, explained the process the entire time, and kept me updated from sta...
Posted by Veronica | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Brain Injury
Mother
Melissa is kind, capable and an excellent advocate for TBI patients. She works incredibly hard and we cannot thank her enough. She was supportive and worked to keep us well informed and to protect our child.
Posted by Rick | January 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Brain Injury
Top Notch. Professional and Compassionate. Very Knowledgeable.
My fiance was involved in an automobile accident in 2016. She suffered injuries including a traumatic brain injury, (TBI). The car was a total loss. After getting her home from her hospital stay, we decided to obtain some legal advice. We knew that we had a lot to deal with including auto insurances,...
"Melissa Carter, a former colleague, is razor sharp at all stages of litigation. She is at home in a courtroom, presenting her cases in compelling, persuasive, and logical terms. Add Melissa’s skills as a trial attorney to her passion for helping her clients, and you get a dedicated, top-notch personal injury attorney. I endorse Melissa Carter."
"Melissa is a tenacious advocate. She is committed to obtaining excellent results and truly cares for her clients and their needs. Melissa is knowledgeable, creative, accessible and compassionate."
"I've known Melissa as a friend and fellow attorney for many years. She is dedicated to her work and her clients. Indeed, she taught me many things over the years as I started litigating. Her creativity, insight, and experience guarantee good results. I highly endorse Melissa. She's exactly the type of lawyer I would want if I ever needed one."
"I have known Melissa for many years as a colleague and mentor. Melissa is an intelligent, quick witted and clever trial attorney that is passionate about advocating for her clients. I honestly believe Melissa is one of, if not the best, trial attorneys in the Seattle area. I strongly endorse Ms. Carter."
"I worked with Melissa for several years and observed her consistently obtain excellent results for her clients. Her knowledge of the legal issues is exceptional, and, more importantly, she is very skilled at advising clients, negotiating with opponents, and advocating for her clients in the courtroom. I recommend Melissa without hesitation."
"Melissa Carter is an honorable lawyer and a worthy opponent. I am happy she is now doing plaintiff personal injury work. I would highly recommend her."
"I have known Melissa as a fellow-attorney for several years. She and I have worked together on a number of cases, and we have spoken at seminars together. Melissa is without question one of the most able, talented lawyers with whom I've had the pleasure of working, and would recommend her to anyone in need of legal counsel."
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100 Best Companies to Work For, Seattle Business Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer Honoree, Washington Super Lawyers
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2013
Peer Review Rated AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Millon Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1999
Public Interest Law Grant Fellow: JRI Health Law Institute, Suffolk University Public Interest Law Grant Fellow
1998
Public Interest Law Grant Fellow: JRI Health Law Institute, Suffolk University Public Interest Law Grant Fellow
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Adler Giersch, PS
2009 - 2011
Senior Trial Attorney, Nationwide Insurance Trial Dvision (Seattle)
2004 - 2009
Attorney, Preg O'Donnell & Gillett, PLLC
2001 - 2004
Attorney, Zizik Powers O'Connell Spaulding & Lamontagne
2020 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2018 - Present
American Association for Justice, Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation GroupMember
2012 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2012 - Present
Brain Injury Association of WashingtonMember
2005 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2011
Washington Defense Trial LawyersMember
2001 - 2004
Massachusetts Women's Bar Association
1999 - 2005
Massachusetts Bar Association
1999 - 2005
Boston Bar Association
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Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Co-Chair Washington State Association for Justice Brain Injury Conference
2017
Multiple Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Live Demonstration on Effectively Preparing and Presenting Chiropractic Testimony at Deposition
2012
Documentation and Medical Records
2012
Common Mistakes Plaintiff's Attorneys Make in the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Case
2012
How Insurers Attack Health Care Records and Deny Patient Claims
2011
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitrations
2008
Legal Implications and Electronic Data Recorders
2007
Put Your Best Foot Forward in Trial
2007
Avoid Trial With Settlement Negotiations and Methods
2006
Cover All the Bases in Pre-Trial Preparation
2006
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