Ms. Melissa R. Phillips Reading

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Vanderbilt University, B.A., 2001
Law School Attended:
Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2004
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Georgia; 2019, Tennessee; 2020, Virginia; 2021, North Carolina
ISLN:
918896122

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Products Liability Defense
  • General Practice & Trial Law
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability Section
  • Tort & Insurance Law

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (14 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

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/07/13 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/03/13 in Professional Liability Defense

    In addition to demonstrating the technical aspects required of an extremely competent lawyer, Ms. Reading is pleasant and easy to work with and against.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/31/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 05/23/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Ms. Reading is an attorney of the highest quality. Her intelligence, work ethic, compassion, communication skills, and good judgment combine to create a lawyer that everyone should want to represent them.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/23/13 in Products Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/16/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 05/15/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Melissa is an incredibly bright and dedicated advocate for her clients. She is an experienced trial attorney who is capable of defending the most complex medical malpractice claims. She is able to quickly analyze problems and come up with strategic... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/15/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    She is an excellent attorney, deserving of an AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/15/13 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/15/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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CLM

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