Melissa F. Calabrese
Melissa Calabrese represents a variety of clients in matters of civil litigation throughout Kentucky and Indiana. Her practice is focused on defending professional negligence claims against physicians and hospitals, and defending personal injury claims. Melissa also has significant experience in appellate work. She is a native of London, Kentucky and graduated from the University of Louisville, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia. She and her husband Jeff, also an attorney, are the proud parents of an active pre-schooler, Alice, and her baby brother, John. Melissa enjoys college sports, tennis and spending time with family.
Significant Representation
Successfully defended healthcare professionals in litigation, including through trial by jury and at the appellate level.
Secured numerous favorable opinions from medical review panels on behalf of Indiana physicians.
Secured summary judgments and pre-trial dismissals on behalf of a number of clients.
Educational Background
J.D. University of Georgia 2003
B.A. University of Louisville 2000 magna cum laude
Court Admissions
The Supreme Court of Alabama
United States District Court for Northern District of Alabama
United States District Court for Middle District of Alabama
The Supreme Court of Indiana
The Supreme Court of Kentucky
United States District Court for Western District of Kentucky
United States District Court for Eastern District of Kentucky
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Professional Memberships
Alabama Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Indiana Bar Association
Kentucky Defense Counsel: Board of Directors, 2011-2012
Louisville Bar Association
Defense Research Institute: member of Insurance Law and Medical Liability committees
