Melissa M. Shirley
About Melissa M. Shirley
Melissa M. Shirley is a lawyer based in Baton Rouge, LA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Melissa M. Shirley is recognized in the following practice area:
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Breazeale Sachse
Education: Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1997 and Louisiana State University, B.A., graduated 1993
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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