Atty. Melissa Volk
Melissa Volk practices in the areas of workers' compensation and insurance defense as well as civil liability defense. By peer review, she has been given the rating of “AV Preeminent,” the highest rating possible through Martindale-Hubbell.
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Melissa Volk is a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Weaver & Stern, P.A.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on workers comp and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (2001). Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Florida (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Volk practices in the areas of workers' compensation and insurance defense as well as civil liability defense
- By peer review, she has been given the rating of “AV Preeminent,” the highest rating possible through Martindale-Hubbell
- Her clients include large national insurance companies, governmental bodies, construction companies and general contractors, self-insureds, statewide servicing agents, and large national to small local employers
- She previously worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit where she gathered large amounts of litigation and trial experience
- Melissa has also practiced in the areas of civil and construction litigation, real estate, and estate planning
- Melissa frequently lectures at seminars throughout the State and Country on many complex workers' compensation topics
- PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES • Sarasota County Bar Association • Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Sarasota Chapter • Sarasota Bradenton Claims Association CLERKSHIPS • State Attorney's Office, 8th Judicial Circuit, 2000-2001
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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