Melissa T. Richardson

Melissa T. Richardson is a prominent attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky, serving as a managing member at Richardson Law Group. With a stellar track record in the legal arena, Melissa specializes in insurance defense, tackling complex cases related to commercial and personal lines for bodily injury, UIM/UM, and wrongful death, as well as handling education, employment, government, and municipality claims, and blasting cases.

Melissa began her illustrious career in law after graduating from the University of Kentucky, College of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor in May 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and History, summa cum laude, from Centre College, awarded in May 2004. Her academic foundation has equipped her with a deep understanding of legal principles and the analytical skills necessary for the complex field of insurance defense.

Melissa’s deep expertise extends to representing hundreds of clients in high-stakes litigation, including numerous defense verdicts in significant injury and complex liability cases. Notable among these was the defense of a widower in a highly sensitive intentional infliction of emotional distress case, which the court ultimately dismissed. Another significant victory included a unanimous defense verdict for Arrowhead Camper Sales, Inc., where she successfully argued against negligence claims in a vehicular accident case.

Melissa is also a seasoned speaker, often presenting at state and national conferences on topics ranging from major felony case preparation to prosecution. She has served in various leadership roles within the Transportation Lawyers Association and has been recognized repeatedly as a Super Lawyer for her contributions to the legal field in Kentucky.

Melissa T. Richardson’s affiliations with professional organizations include the Kentucky Bar Association and the Claims Litigation Management Alliance, reflecting her active engagement in the legal community. She also holds roles in community and professional development, contributing to continuing education and mentoring up-and-coming lawyers.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Member, Richardson Law Group, PLLC
• Member, Transportation Lawyers Association
• Member, Claims Litigation Management

Licensed State

• Kentucky
• Indiana

Education

• University of Kentucky, College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Centre College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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