Meet Melissa
Melissa concentrates her practice in complex litigation involving product and premises liability, transportation, and the hospitality, entertainment, and security industries. She has extensive litigation and trial experience in both state and federal courts.
Before joining GVK, Melissa handled matters involving business contract disputes, labor and employment issues, product liability claims, and fire cause and origin investigations. She also worked for a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing continuing legal education materials for California attorneys, serving as a team manager, product development manager, and content development attorney.
Outside the office, Melissa enjoys volunteering with local community-based programs and gardening.
Practice Areas
- General Liability
- Premises Liability
- Trucking and Transportation
- Restaurant and Innkeeper Liability
- Product Liability Defense
- Construction Accident
Admissions
Bar
- California, 2007
Court
- California, 2008
Education
- University of California, Berkeley, Bioengineering, 2003
- University of San Francisco School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2007
