Atty. Melissa Segel
Melissa Segel represents insurance carriers and businesses in commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters, with an emphasis on defending against bad faith and fraudulent claims. She works with insurance adjusters, special investigative units (SIU) and insureds in both first- and third-party property and bodily injury loss claims in Georgia, including those related to arson, automobile accidents and theft coverage in homeowner and auto insurance policies.
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Melissa Segel is a insurance attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers LLP. Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Segel represents insurance carriers and businesses in commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters, with an emphasis on defending against bad faith and fraudulent claims
- She works with insurance adjusters, special investigative units (SIU) and insureds in both first- and third-party property and bodily injury loss claims in Georgia, including those related to arson, automobile accidents and theft coverage in homeowner and auto insurance policies
- Melissa previously worked in the insurance industry for more than 10 years and specialized in property and special investigations
- With her insurance claims and SIU background, she is uniquely attuned to her clients’ needs and goals which enables her to provide efficient and high-quality service when resolving disputes
- Melissa earned certifications as a Fraud Claim Law Specialist (FCLS), Associate in Claims (AIC) and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
- In law school, she served as the associate notes and comments editor for the Georgia State Law Review and earned the Professor David J. Maleski Prize for excellence in torts
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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