Melissa Petersen Attorney At Law

Dedicated construction law attorney representing developers, general contractors, and subcontractors across Florida. Skillfully navigating complex disputes and providing robust defense strategies for clients.

Melissa Petersen concentrates her practice in construction law, offering skilled representation to developers, general contractors, and subcontractors across Florida. She handles disputes involving single-family homes, condominiums, and commercial and retail spaces. In addition to her construction law prowess, she is skilled in premises liability and personal injury defense, providing comprehensive legal support across multiple practice areas.

Melissa’s legal career is rooted in her formative experiences during law school, where she interned at the State Attorney’s Office for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. There, she gained valuable experience in legal research, case preparation, and courtroom procedures, refining her skills in evidence analysis, witness examination, and strategic case development.

• Recognition
  • University of Florida Levin College of Law CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Trial Practice and Civil Litigation, 2022
  • Florida Atlantic University Outstanding Thesis Award, 2019
• Credentials
  • J.D., University of Florida, 2022, cum laude
    • Journal of Law and Public Policy, Senior Managing Editor
  • B.A., Florida Atlantic University, 2019, summa cum laude
• Admissions
  • Florida