
Melissa Rhea
Senior Trial AttorneyatJack H. Olender & Associates, P.C.
Washington, DC
Practicing general in Washington since 1982.
- 44+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Melissa Rhea is a senior trial attorney based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on General, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Melissa has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Jack H. Olender & Associates, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Washington, DC
- Experience
- over 44 years
- Known for
- General · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles General, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Washington, DC.
- Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Melissa Rhea: Melissa Rhea is a senior trial attorney based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on General, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Melissa has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Jack H. Olender & Associates, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Melissa Rhea represents clients in Washington, District of Columbia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Melissa Rhea
Recipient, Trial Lawyer of the Year, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., 2008. Faculty, Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Workshop, 1996-. Faculty, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Georgetown Law School, 1998-. Mediation Trainer, District of Columbia Superior Court Mediation Program, 1995, 1997. Alternative Dispute Resolution Trainer: Republic of Tanzania, August-September 1996, February 1998. Republic of Zambia, April 2000, August 2000, May 2001, May 2002, June 2002. Romania 2005. Volunteer Case Evaluator/Mediator: District of Columbia Superior Court, 1991-. Listed in: Best Lawyers, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012; Super Lawyers, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.
Credentials
Education
Washington College of Law of American University
J.D. · 1982
Washington University
A.B. · 1979
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1983 · ACTIVE
Maryland
1983 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1982 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
District of Columbia Bar Bar Association of the District of Columbia Women's Bar Association Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D
membership
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membership
(President, 2006-2007) The American Association of Justice
Sustaining Member) Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (Sustaining Member · membership
Locations
Office locations
Jack H. Olender & Associates, P.C.
888 17th Street, N.W., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
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What clients say about Melissa Rhea
5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does Melissa Rhea practice?
Melissa Rhea focuses on General, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death.
Where is Melissa Rhea located?
Melissa Rhea primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 888 17th Street, N.W., 4th Floor.
How experienced is Melissa Rhea?
Melissa Rhea has 44 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1982.
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