Overview
Overview
Mary Melton is an experienced professional who focuses on civil litigation. She brings decades of experience to resolving cases in a variety of subject areas, primarily employment and general liability claims. Mary has participated in numerous forms of alternative dispute resolution and focuses on guiding her clients through the litigation and mediation process. Mary’s clients value her ability to counsel, persevere, and drive difficult cases toward resolution.
Throughout her career, Mary has won many cases through persuading the judge to dismiss the case prior to trial. She has prevailed through oral argument in the Third District Court of Appeal. She has also written winning appellate briefs that have dispensed with protracted litigation.
Mary has the ability to assess parties’ competing interests in cases and provide clients with clear expectations and recommendations. Clients are able to trust in Mary’s dedication to protecting their legal interests, allowing them to focus on their business goals.
Practice Areas
Education
- J.D., University of California, Davis, School of Law, 1992
- B.S, Santa Clara University, 1989
- Graduated cum laude
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
