A seasoned litigator with over two decades of courtroom experience, Melissa Keyes brings a prosecutor’s precision to insurance litigation—resolving complex disputes through sharp analysis and persuasive advocacy.
Melissa Keyes is an attorney with more than 20 years of litigation experience, now concentrating her practice on insurance litigation. Her approach is rooted in decades spent handling high-stakes criminal cases, where liability, causation, and credibility were at the center of every matter. At Zausmer, she applies this background to efficiently resolve complex claims involving personal injury, property damage, and insurance coverage disputes.
Melissa is a strong communicator who thrives in the courtroom. She is known for her ability to distill complicated facts into clear, persuasive narratives that resonate with jurors and judges. Her natural curiosity strengthen her trial presence and enhance her ability to anticipate and respond to opposing arguments.
Bar Admissions
Education
Loyola University, Chicago School of Law
Juris Doctor
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts
Honors & Awards
- Prosecution Service Award, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – 2023
- Meritorious Service Award, Port Huron Police Department – 2021
- Unit Citation Award, Port Huron Police Department – 2013
- Certificate of Appreciation, MADD – 2009
- Unit Citation Award, Port Huron Police Department – 2009
- Distinguished Service Award, Port Huron Police Department – 2009
- Prosecutor of the Year, Michigan Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators – 2007
- Recognition for Dedication and Outstanding Service to the Fight Against Arson in Michigan, Michigan Arson Prevention Committee – 2007