Highly skilled in premises liability, auto negligence, and first-party PIP litigation, her litigation experience spans every stage, from investigation and enforcement to arbitration and appeal.

The legal community has acknowledged Melanie’s capabilities with an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. She has also been named a Top Lawyer of Metro Detroit by Detroit Business Magazine and spotlighted by America’s Top 100 Attorneys and High Stakes Litigators. Committed to actionable insights and pragmatic solutions, Melanie has handled cases in federal courts across the United States.

Melanie holds a JD, cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law and an LLM in Intellectual Property from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. She stays abreast of legal developments to offer her clients the most current and effective counsel. As a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Melanie’s professional affiliations complement her diverse skill set.

When not in the courtroom, Melanie is passionate about spending time at the lake with her family, remodeling her home, and traveling to her husband’s homeland of Senegal.