Melissa R. Cleary
About Melissa R. Cleary
Melissa R. Cleary is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Melissa R. Cleary is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1995 and Saint Mary's College, BA, graduated 1992
Location: Raleigh, NC
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