Melissa R. Carter
Of-counsel

mcarter@montielhodge.com 

Melissa practices a wide array of civil litigation matters with a concentration in the areas of personal injury, commercial and residential property damage, construction disputes, and general tort litigation.  Prior to joining Montiel Hodge, Melissa represented businesses and insurance companies in various areas of litigation, including insurance defense, transportation and trucking litigation, general casualty, products liability, insurance coverage, and insurance bad faith and extra-contractual litigation. 

Melissa received her undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi and attended law school at Tulane University Law School.  She is licensed to practice in all Louisiana State and Federal Courts and regularly represents clients throughout the entire state. 

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Louisiana State Bar

  • U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

EDUCATION

  • Tulane University Law School, J.D.

  • University of Mississippi, B.A.