Melissa D Carter

I was hit by a negligent driver going at least 30mph while I was on foot. He ran a red light. Prior to this, I had never even broken a bone so spending over a week right before Christmas in Harbor View was intense. Extreme concussion, full shoulder reconstruction, and extreme nerve damage running my ...arm. I will never be the same again. I met with two representatives (Melissa and MaryEllen) from Adler Giersch 2 days after leaving the hospital. They were kind and knowledgeable. They went to bat for me and the situation I was in would NOT have ended well without their help. Remember, when you're hurt, the hospital, insurance, and the people who are responsible only care about money. Adler Giersch made sure my needs were heard and met.

It was such a blessing to be working with Melissa during one of the roughest seasons of our life. To top that off it was also during the Covid Pandemic. She demonstrated exceptional qualities that gained our trust in a very short amount of time. Melissa and her team persevered and communicated effec...tively in expressing & arguing for our claim successfully. She was always on top of her calls, emails and texts, even after hours. Melissa is very knowledgeable in what she does and we really appreciated that she took the time to listen and really got to know us. I believe its a very unique quality as not only is she qualified to do the job but she has a deep understanding and passion of what she is practicing. I will always remember that she very much extended herself to make sure we were able to celebrate Christmas even when our hot water tank and roof was all leaking at the same time. She made sure that we were well taken care of. I highly recommend Melissa as she is honest, genuine and knowledgeable in the law. Melissa, we appreciate you.

I was very blessed to hear about Melissa through my cousin. I was in a bad car accident and Melissa and her team went above and beyond in every category to help me get everything I deserved. I am very satisfied with their work, and their availability to answer any questions at any time . Additionally..., she got me in contact with a mental health provider, disability lawyer, vocationalist, capacity evaluator and a hip specialist. All which was very crucial for my health and well being. This went on for 3 years and they never dropped the ball. Very satisfied and thankful. Joseph medina

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...m as initially I thought my insurance would protect me. Melissa was full of information that enabled me to learn and continue getting the proper care needed. She eliminated a lot of the frustration I was feeling with the process of working with my auto insurance, doctors, coordinating care and bills. When it was time, her team prepared a letter for my insurance company to help settle doctor bills as well as the pain and suffering from a concussion and severe accident. Melissa and Kody were full of knowledge, compassion and really collaborated with my practitioners to ensure I was properly educated on the process and steps needed. They worked with my family to get additional information and I came to trust them completely. While I would never wish anyone the stress that comes with a serious car accident, I am thankful that Melissa and Kody were there every step of the way. Their communication with me was timely and thoughtful. Melissa was a wealth of knowledge when it came to dealing with brain injuries like mine. She helped me through resolution, and I would highly recommend her and Kody (her paralegal) to anyone in need. Thanks Adler Giersch Team!

This is the second time I have hired Melissa and her team at Adler Giersch to represent me in a personal injury claim. I can recommend them 100%! Initially I wasn't sure if I needed representation. During that initial time I had many calls with Melissa, where she helped me understand the process ...and my rights, and we evaluated together the situation. I never felt any pressure to sign the contract, but I ended hiring her because I knew I couldn't be in better hands! Melissa and her team took care of everything right away and I could relax, knowing with confidence that I was getting the best possible advise and support. They coordinated with my insurance, the other party's insurance, health providers, etc. and of course took care of everything to get the case successfully resolved. I feel lucky I found such an excellent team of professionals. Melissa and Kody care for you and they are honest, trustworthy and reliable, they will always reply timely to your emails and schedule frequent calls. You will definitely get the attention you deserve and a sound and solid legal advice. Melissa explains the options, she is realistic and will never pressure you to make a decision in one way or the other. She is very knowledgeable and will fight for you and your rights! Thank you for everything!