Atty. Melissa Leigh Hackney

Atty. Melissa Leigh Hackney

Melissa Leigh Hackney is a lawyer practicing employment law, insurance defense, civil litigation and 12 other areas of law. Melissa Leigh received a B.S.N. degree from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1993, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Leigh Hackney at a glance

Melissa Leigh Hackney is a Mercy Health Ctr. based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, real estate, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (2006). Educated at Oklahoma City University (J.D., 2005) and Oklahoma Baptist University (B.S.N., 1993). Serands clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa Leigh Hackney is a lawyer practicing employment law, insurance defense, civil litigation and 12 other areas of law
  • Melissa Leigh received a B.S.N. degree from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1993, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Melissa Leigh practices in Oklahoma City, OK

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Leigh Hackney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Leigh Hackney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

Melissa Leigh Hackney is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Oklahoma →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Melissa Leigh Hackney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Melissa Leigh Hackney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oklahoma →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Melissa Leigh Hackney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oklahoma →

Adoption

Melissa Leigh Hackney is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Oklahoma →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

Practicing law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oklahoma City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oklahoma state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oklahoma brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oklahoma courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Leigh Hackney

Where is Melissa Leigh Hackney's law office located?
Melissa Leigh Hackney's law practice is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Leigh Hackney handle?
Melissa Leigh Hackney focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, real estate, adoption. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has Melissa Leigh Hackney practiced law?
Melissa Leigh Hackney has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Melissa Leigh Hackney go to law school?
Melissa Leigh Hackney earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S.N., 1993).
How can I contact Melissa Leigh Hackney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Oklahoma City University
- 2005
B.S.N.
Oklahoma Baptist University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 2006

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