Melanie Cruthirds
About Melanie Cruthirds
Melanie Cruthirds is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Melanie Cruthirds is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
- Energy Law
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Liskow & Lewis
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: Houston, TX
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