Friedman Schuman Layser is pleased to share that Melissa Paris Miller has been appointed as co-chair of our firm’s medical malpractice department.
Since joining the firm in 2015, Melissa has focused her practice on medical malpractice, personal injury, crime victims’ advocacy, and product liability litigation. Her commitment to achieving justice for her clients has resulted in several significant six- and seven-figure verdicts and settlements. Most recently, she secured a $2.5 million verdict for her client alongside medical malpractice attorney Megan G. Knoll.
Melissa’s legal acumen and dedication to her clients have garnered her numerous accolades, including recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and a Main Line Today Top Lawyer.
Derek Layser, chair of the medical malpractice department, shares, “Melissa has been a driving force behind the success and growth of our medical malpractice department since joining the firm. I have had the opportunity to work with Melissa for over eight years and it has been remarkable to witness her development into the exceptional attorney she is today. Beyond her impressive track record of securing excellent outcomes for clients, Melissa is also a skilled leader, guiding our team of paralegals and legal assistants and playing a key role in ensuring our department operates seamlessly. This promotion is well-earned, and I look forward to continuing our success in the years ahead.”
Congratulations, Melissa!
