Melissa Horne
About Melissa Horne
Melissa Horne is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Melissa Horne is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Environmental Law
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Atlanta, GA
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