Melissa Bright is a Nevada attorney with more than a decade of experience representing clients in complex civil and commercial litigation. Her practice spans healthcare reimbursement disputes, intellectual property, construction defects, personal injury, general liability, and corporate matters in state and federal courts.
Most recently, Melissa represented hospitals and healthcare providers in complex reimbursement disputes involving commercial insurers, third-party administrators, and government payors. Previously, she spent six years at Dickinson Wright, focusing on intellectual property and brand protection. Her earlier litigation experience includes representing subcontractors in residential construction disputes and clients in a variety of civil liability matters.
Melissa began her legal career as an intern with the Clark County District Attorney's Office, gaining courtroom experience in juvenile delinquency and child welfare proceedings.
Originally from Southern Arizona, Melissa moved to Las Vegas in 2004. She earned both her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has remained active in the Southern Nevada community, previously serving on the boards of Red Rock Search and Rescue and Las Vegas Defense Lawyers.
ADMISSIONS
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State Bar of Nevada
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United States District Court for the District of Nevada
EDUCATION
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Juris Doctor, William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2011)
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Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2007)
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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State Bar of Nevada
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Former Board Member, Red Rock Search and Rescue
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Former Board Member, Las Vegas Defense Lawyers