Melissa P. Hunter

Melissa P. Hunter: Attorney with Galloway, Wettermark and Rutens LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Melissa became a member of the Alabama State Bar in 2008. She is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Alabama. In addition, she practices in the U.S. Court of Appeals and Eleventh Circuit. She is a member of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, the Mobile Bar Association, South Alabama Volunteer Lawyer’s Program, and the Mobile Bar Association Women’s Lawyers.

Since joining the firm in 2009, Hunter’s practice has focused primarily on general civil and trial practice with experience in employment law, insurance defense work, and contract claims.

Melissa is originally from Decatur, Alabama but moved to Mobile in 2008. Before joining our firm, she served as a Judicial Clerk for the honorable Sarah H. Stewart and John R. Lockett in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit for the State of Alabama.

Melissa and her husband, Robert, have one son, Charlie. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys volunteering through the Junior League of Mobile, reading, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Civil Rights
  • Labor and Employment
  • Litigation
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Wills and Probate
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
  • Municipal Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Birmingham-Southern College, B.A., 2005
Law School Attended:
University of Alabama, J.D., 2008
Year of First Admission:
2008
Admission:
2008, Alabama; 2009, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
Memberships:
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Mobile Bar Association; South Alabama Volunteer Lawyer’s Program; Mobile Bar Association Women’s Lawyers
ISLN:
921117979

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/08/20 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/08/20 in Litigation

    Melissa is an exceptional attorney with an outstanding courtroom presence. I would refer my clients and friends to her without hesitation. .

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/24/20 in Wills and Probate

    Melissa is professional, competent and easy to work with. She advocates for her clients with integrity.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/24/20 in Municipal Law

    Melissa and her firm are some of the best attorneys around.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/24/20 in Litigation

    I have known Melissa for nearly 15 years. She is a tremendous litigator, and someone I would use myself if I ever needed a lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/10/20 in Litigation

    Melissa has the highest professional and ethical standards. She works well with other lawyers and represents her clients well.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 06/10/20 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 06/10/20 in Municipal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 06/10/20 in Government

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 05/30/20 in Trusts and Estates

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251-373-3857  Phone

www.gallowayllp.com

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