Overview
Melissa Ferringer has 20 years of litigation experience and focuses her practice on eminent domain, real property, contract disputes and construction law matters. She has substantial experience in all aspects of civil litigation from initial intake through discovery, mediation and trial at the State Office of Administrative Hearings and State Courts across Texas. Melissa has successfully litigated and obtained verdicts for her clients, including the Texas Department of Transportation.
Melissa also plays an integral role in the pre-condemnation acquisition phase and has successfully represented government entities, including transportation agencies, in multimillion-dollar eminent domain and civil litigation cases. She effectively collaborates with government personnel, right-of-way (ROW) project managers, independent appraisers, land planners, cost estimators and engineers in resolving complex issues. Melissa uses her extensive knowledge and experience analyzing facts and developing case strategies to assess legal risks and probable outcomes based on legal precedents to successfully protect her client’s best interests.
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Community & Professional
Travis County Women Lawyer’s Association, Member
Austin Bar Association, Member
Eminent Domain Section of the Austin Bar Association, Member
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Education
- St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., 2002
- Rochester Institute of Technology, B.S., 1992
Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas