Melissa M. Hanlon
About Melissa M. Hanlon
Melissa M. Hanlon is a lawyer based in Concord, NH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Melissa M. Hanlon is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Concord, New Hampshire
- Health Care Law
- Litigation - Health Care
- Litigation - Insurance
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Sulloway & Hollis PLLC
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Concord, NH
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