Melissa Burgess
About Melissa Burgess
Melissa Burgess is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Melissa Burgess is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Communications Law
Current Firm: Miller & Chevalier Chartered
Education: George Mason University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Washington, DC
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