Melanie McCoy
About Melanie McCoy
Melanie McCoy is a lawyer based in Louisville, KY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Melanie McCoy is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: FBT Gibbons LLP
Education: University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Louisville, KY
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