Atty. Melissa Maynard Goins

Atty. Melissa Maynard Goins

Ms. Melissa Maynard Goins is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, longshore and harbor workers compensation act, defense base act and 2 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 16 Years Experience 16 year
Call (346) 320-8703

Profile Summary

About Melissa Maynard Goins at a glance

Melissa Maynard Goins is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Brown Sims, P.C.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, education, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Texas (2010). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of South Florida (B.A., 2006). Active member of State Bar of Texas Houston Bar Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Melissa Maynard Goins is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, longshore and harbor workers compensation act, defense base act and 2 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Melissa practices at Brown Sims, P.C. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Maynard Goins's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Melissa Maynard Goins is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Melissa Maynard Goins is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Texas →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Melissa Maynard Goins is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Maynard Goins

Where is Melissa Maynard Goins's law office located?
Melissa Maynard Goins's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Brown Sims, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Maynard Goins handle?
Melissa Maynard Goins focuses on employment, workers comp, education, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Melissa Maynard Goins practiced law?
Melissa Maynard Goins has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Melissa Maynard Goins go to law school?
Melissa Maynard Goins earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Melissa Maynard Goins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 2010
B.A.
University of South Florida
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2010

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