Overview 
At a Glance
Melissa’s practice focuses on complex corporate and commercial litigation in federal and state courts throughout Ohio and the Midwest region. She also works extensively on class action litigation as it relates to state and federal banking and consumer lending laws. Her experience covers virtually all aspects of discovery and trial preparation, including taking and defending depositions, motion practice, and the preparation of fact and expert witnesses for trial. In addition, she advises clients on prelitigation matters.
Education
Northwestern University (B.A., 2001)

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2004) Business Editor and Founding Member, Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law; CALI Awards for Excellence in Pre-Trial Litigation, Election Law and Lawyers and the Media