Melinda Merced is an accomplished attorney who has demonstrated unwavering dedication and prowess in diverse legal arenas. Attorney Merced has served as a Senior Trial Attorney at a Fortune 100 insurance company, a partner at the largest minority and woman owned law firm in the nation, and as a felony criminal attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit.  Melinda is also admitted to practice in federal court.

Melinda has conducted and participated in countless depositions, mediations, and trials. Melinda honed her skills in the realm of high-stakes litigation, and her legal acumen shone in representing her clients, including the world’s largest fast-food restaurant and the world’s largest coffee shop chain.

Melinda has extensive experience handling cases of significant magnitude and adeptly navigating complex cases. Her meticulous approach involves exhaustive factual investigations, collaborative engagement with experts, and strategic communication with clients. Melinda is committed to serving her clients with excellence and she will develop a legal strategy to skillfully steer your case from pre-suit through resolution, up to and including trial.

Melinda earned her Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, graduating second in her law school class. Beyond her legal accomplishments, Melinda has demonstrated a commitment to community service, previously partnering with Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida to provide a free legal clinic offering legal advice and guidance to the underserved in her community. Melinda has an unwavering dedication to justice and an unyielding pursuit of excellence.

Melinda también habla español.