Columbia University, M.S.; Texas Southern University, B.A.
Law School Attended:
University of Mississippi, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi; U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas; 2002, Mississippi; 2013, Texas
ISLN:
916956897
Areas of Practice (6)
Labor & Employment Law
Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Defense
Media Law
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Workers’ Compensation
Peer Reviews
3.7/5.0(7 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
3.7/5.0
Analytical Capability
3.7/5.0
Judgment
3.7/5.0
Communication
3.7/5.0
Legal Experience
3.7/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Principal
on 11/04/13
in Litigation
She is a dedicated, hard working and very intelligent attorney.
She is a dedicated, hard working and very intelligent attorney.
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4.8/5.0
Rated
by a Managing Partner
on 10/16/13
in Complex Litigation
I have worked both opposite and with Malissa. She is an exceptional attorney who is always organized, prepared and knowledgable. Malissa exhibits a professional demeanor and attire at all times, yet remains zealous for her clients. In 23 yearn of pra...
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I have worked both opposite and with Malissa. She is an exceptional attorney who is always organized, prepared and knowledgable. Malissa exhibits a professional demeanor and attire at all times, yet remains zealous for her clients. In 23 yearn of practice I have seen few with as complete a skill set as Malissa. Definitely AV material!
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Ms. Winfield was professional and personable, and gave us good legal guidance through a very unusual professional liability case.
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