Melissa W. Robinson

Melissa W. Robinson is Glenn Robinson Cathey Skaff & White’s most senior trial litigator, with over 30 years of experience in civil litigation. Her extensive practice spans state and federal courts across the Commonwealth of Virginia, handling complex cases involving wrongful death, trucking, products liability, professional liability, and insurance coverage matters.

Education

• J.D., William & Mary Law School

• B.A., The University of Virginia

Experience and Expertise

Melissa's legal career is marked by significant achievements and a wide range of expertise:

• Admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1988

• Partner at Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore (1994-2002)

• Joined Glenn Robinson Cathey Skaff & White PLC in 2002, specializing in trial litigation

• Investigator for local government clients on employment-related claims

• Advisor to individuals, businesses, and insurers on contract and insurance issues

• Extensive trial experience in state and federal courts across Virginia

Professional Involvement and Recognition

Melissa is actively involved in various legal organizations and has received numerous accolades:

• Former member of the Virginia State Bar Client Protection Fund Board

• Former member of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board

• Former Board member of the Roanoke Bar Association

• Member Virginia State Bar Committee of Lawyer Discipline 2019-Current

• Board Member, past President and Master of the Ted Dalton Chapter of the American Inns of Court

• AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

• Named Virginia Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage (2019)

• Boyd Graves Conference Member since 2012

• Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America since 2015

• Fellow of the Roanoke Law Foundation since 2014

• Fellow of the Virginia Law Foundation since 2012

• Awarded Women of Achievement by Virginia Lawyers' Weekly (2011)

• Member Virginia Board of Bar Examiners 2023-Present

Melissa's combination of extensive trial experience, involvement in prestigious legal organizations, and numerous accolades makes her a formidable litigator and a respected figure in the Virginia legal community.