Melissa M Lessell

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California, San Diego, B.A., 2005
Law School Attended:
Tulane University, J.D., 2009
Year of First Admission:
2009
Admission:
2009, Louisiana
ISLN:
920798292

Areas of Practice (10)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Accountants Malpractice
  • Agents and Brokers Liability
  • Professional Liability Defense
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Insurance
  • Ethics & Professional Responsibility
  • Transportation
  • Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (16 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.7/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.1/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/01/13 in Commercial Litigation

    Melissa and I worked together on an important and challenging matter. It took great effort by both of us over the better part of a year - but we prevailed on summary judgment on a claim in excess of 10mm.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/20/13 in Litigation

    I have worked with Melissa in a complex piece of litigation and found her to be very competent over the entire several years' duration of the case.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/03/13 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/03/13 in Insurance Agents and Brokers Malpractice

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/08/13 in Litigation

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/21/13 in Defense Litigation

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/12/13 in Litigation

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/21/13 in Insurance Coverage

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/20/13 in Civil Litigation

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/17/13 in Commercial Litigation

    Melissa is very passionate about her work and committed to the practice. I know her to be well reasoned and an effective advocate.

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