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Melissa Jeanne Westberg
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Biography
Melissa Westberg is a Senior Associate Attorney in GLP Attorneys’ Seattle office.
Melissa is a Seattle-area native and has been dedicated to representing injured Plaintiffs since 2006. She graduated with honors from Syracuse University in 2006, having double-majored in Economics and Political Science, minored in Philosophy, and earning Distinction in Economics for original research. She was a four-year scholarship athlete and school record holder on Syracuse’s NCAA Division I swim team.
Upon graduating in 2006, Melissa returned to Seattle and started working for GLP Attorneys as a Legal Assistant, but quickly moved up the ranks as Paralegal and Legal Intern. Melissa earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 2011, where she was a member of Washington State Association for Justice’s (WSAJ) law school chapter. In 2011, she was a recipient of one of few Women of WSAJ Bar Prep scholarships. In 2020, Melissa was selected as one of the Top 40 Under 40 plaintiffs lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. She has been awarded the Rising Star Super Lawyers Award in 2021, which is awarded to the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Melissa is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Melissa dedicates her practice to motor vehicle and motorcycle collision claims, maritime accidents, dog bites, and construction injury cases.
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Licensed in Oregon for < 1 year
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
GLP Attorneys
2601 4th Ave, Floor 6, Seattle, WA, 98121
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Posted by Taylor | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best personal injury lawyer in town!
Melissa is a wonderful and caring attorney. She was always available and answered all my questions concerning my case. If anything came up regarding the case, she was quick to let me know. She was an advocate for me and succeed in obtaining the settlement I deserved. Melissa was great and I am so th...
Posted by Michael Anduiza | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
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I hired Mrs Westberg via the law firm of Bishop Legal for a car accident injury. I found her to be kind, informative, and diligent. Because of her experience and professional manner I was able to collect everything in my demand to the insurance adjuster for the driver at fault in this incident... I ...
Melissa Jeanne Westberg's Lawyer Endorsements
"Melissa has been a great addition to the team at GLP Attorneys Seattle office. Smart, creative and dedicated to her clients is the best way I can sum her up. Without hesitation, I endorse Melissa for her work as a personal injury attorney in Washington State."
"Melissa is fearless when it comes to standing up for what is right. She is knowledgeable and intelligent, and she uses that to her advantage when advocating for her clients. I endorse Melissa without hesitation."
"I endorse this attorney."
Jerry Baker
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Women of WSAJ Bar Prep Scholarship Recipient, Washington State Association for Justice
Associations
2012 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Washington State Association for JusticeSouth King County Co-chair
Education
2011
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Syracuse University
BS - Bachelor of Science
2002
Bainbridge High School
High School Diploma