Barbara Bell Melton

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Barbara Bell Melton: Attorney with Faircloth Melton Bash & Green, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Thomas Crowe Scholar. Chair, Moot Court Board, 2002. Coach, Mardi Gras Moot Court Competition Team, 2001. Member, Alexandria Pro Bono Board.

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Environmental Law
  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • General Tort Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, B.A., Political Science, 1998
Law School Attended:
Loyola University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2002
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
2002, Louisiana; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
Alexandria and Louisiana State Bar Associations; Central Louisiana Young Lawyers Association (Treasurer); Louisiana State Young Lawyers Council (Council Member); Central Louisiana Pro Bono Project (Vice President); American Bar Association (Council Member).
ISLN:
917224841

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (32 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/26/10 in Domestic Relations

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/24/10 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 10/26/09 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 10/19/09 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 10/05/09 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Barbara is a smart, accomplished lawyer. She has an amazing gift of communicating to others, whether it be clients, colleagues or opposing counsel. She is a well-respected attorney. I feel honored to have worked with her in the past.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 10/05/09 in Insurance Litigation

    Excellent lawyer. In fact, she is generally the first person I call when faced with a legal issue of which I am unsure. Not only does she have extensive knowledge of the state's law, but also gives sound advice based on good judgment. By far, one... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/05/09 in Litigation

    Barbara is an outstanding aggressive young lawyer, with excellent insight into all of our local judges and juries.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/04/09 in Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/13/12 in General Practice

    Great lawyer, Good skills.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/03/10 in General Practice

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

Barbara was recommended to us by a respected friend. We needed her to handle a complicated legal issue that required oral arguments and an appeal. She kept us informed throughout the process and su...

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Contact Information:

318-416-8033  Phone

318-619-7744  Fax

www.fairclothlaw.com

www.fairclothlaw.com

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