Professional Background

As an Associate, Melissa works with all our practice areas including insurance, family and condominium. She will take an active role on preparation of files and will conduct an initial review of the materials and search for opportunities that may influence the strategy used to resolve the dispute. Melissa also conducts legal research and analysis and prepares drafts of agreements, orders, and briefs.  In addition, Melissa runs Small Claims Court insurance files, Family files and makes Court appearances for minor applications. 

Before going to law school, Melissa worked in the insurance sector as a claims handler. That experience has honed her questioning skills, while her undergraduate degree in sociology enhances her ability to understand people and the choices they make without jumping to any conclusions.