Melissa McKinney
About Melissa McKinney
Melissa McKinney is a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Melissa McKinney is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros PA
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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