Melissa Volk

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Melissa Volk: Attorney with McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Weaver & Stern, P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Melissa Volk practices in the areas of workers' compensation and insurance defense as well as civil liability defense. By peer review, she has been given the rating of “AV Preeminent,” the highest rating possible through Martindale-Hubbell. Her clients include large national insurance companies, governmental bodies, construction companies and general contractors, self-insureds, statewide servicing agents, and large national to small local employers. She previously worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit where she gathered large amounts of litigation and trial experience. Melissa has also practiced in the areas of civil and construction litigation, real estate, and estate planning. Melissa frequently lectures at seminars throughout the State and Country on many complex workers' compensation topics.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Sarasota County Bar Association

• Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Sarasota Chapter

• Sarasota Bradenton Claims Association

CLERKSHIPS

• State Attorney's Office, 8th Judicial Circuit, 2000-2001
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Workers Compensation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Civil Liability Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.A., with honors, 1998
Law School Attended:
University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 2001
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
2001, Florida
ISLN:
917027923

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/09/15 in Workers Compensation

    I've known Ms. Volk for at least ten years, and she is always courteous and well-prepared. She represents her clients zealously, knows the law, and is very ethical.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/09/15 in Workers Compensation

    Excellent researcher. An attorney with the highest character and professionalism. She's an all around wonderful human being who is passionate about her family and work.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/11/15 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/03/15 in Workers Compensation Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/02/15 in Workers Compensation Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/02/15 in Workers Compensation

    Great lawyer, very smart, fair

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/01/15 in Workers Compensation Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/01/15 in Workers Compensation Defense

    Melissa has been knowledgeable, ethical and exceedingly fair in her dealings with me and my clients during the several years I have had the pleasure to know her. She represents her firm and her profession very well.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/01/15 in Workers Compensation Defense

    Ms. Volk is very professional in her handling of workers' compensation defense cases.

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  • 3.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/09/15 in Civil Litigation

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Contact Information:

941-491-9975  Phone

813-851-6007  Fax

www.mcconnaughhay.com/attorneys/melissa-a-volk

www.mcconnaughhay.com/attorneys/Melissa+A./Volk

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