Michael Melkersen

Michael J. Melkersen: Experienced Personal Injury and Business Litigation Attorney With over 15 years of dedicated legal practice, Michael J. Melkersen specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, mass torts, and class action litigation. Licensed in both Virginia and Maryland, he has secured tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.

Notable Achievements

High-Profile Litigation:

Melkersen has successfully challenged major corporations, including Eli Lilly & Company, Landstar Ranger, Inc., Frito-Lay, and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. His pivotal role in uncovering Volkswagen's fraudulent practices was highlighted in global media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and the Netflix documentary "Dirty Money." top100personalinjuryattorneys.com

Landmark Legal Contributions:

While still in law school, he authored a brief leading to the decision in Maximum Home Health Care, Inc. v. Shalala, a case featured in a textbook by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Breyer. Early in his career, he obtained sanctions against a major law firm in Melkersen v. Ray Construction Company, influencing Maryland's commercial and bankruptcy litigation practices. top100personalinjuryattorneys.com

Professional Recognition

Top Attorney Honors:

Recognized among the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Virginia by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys and as one of the Top 100 Attorneys for Personal Injury Litigation in Virginia by The National Trial Lawyers. top100personalinjuryattorneys.com