Melissa Winthers
About Melissa Winthers
Melissa Winthers is a lawyer based in Greenwood Village, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Melissa Winthers is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: The Dan Caplis Law Firm LLC
Education: University of Denver, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Greenwood Village, CO
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