Melanie Bragg

Melanie Bragg is a prominent attorney and mediator based in Houston, Texas, with over 40 years of legal experience.1 She is the owner and principal attorney at Bragg Law PC, a general civil law firm she founded in 1983.12

Professional Background

Melanie has built a reputation as one of Houston's fiercest attorneys, particularly in her representation of children, the elderly, and mentally disadvantaged individuals.1 Her practice areas include:

• Mediation and arbitration
• Probate and estate planning
• Guardianships
• Small business law
• Family law

She is also certified as an Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem, representing the interests of minors, incapacitated elderly, and individuals with mental health issues in court proceedings.2

Education and Career Highlights

• Graduated with a BA in Political Science from The University of Texas at Austin (1977-1978)1
• Earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Houston Law Center (1980-1982)1
• Served as a Briefing Attorney for the 14th Court of Appeals (1982-1983)1
• Founded Bragg Law PC in 19831
• Currently serves as Chair of the Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Division of the American Bar Association12

Additional Pursuits

Beyond her legal practice, Melanie is involved in various professional and creative endeavors:

• Author: She has written several books, including "Crosstown Park" (a legal thriller) and "HIPAA for the General Practitioner"12
• Speaker and Coach: Melanie frequently speaks at conferences and provides coaching services1
• Legal Educator: She founded Legal Insight, Inc. in 1994 to produce legal education programs1
• Philanthropist: Actively involved in bar associations and community service, including work with Children at Risk Law & Public Policy Board2

Melanie Bragg is known for her tenacity, mediation skills, and commitment to improving the lives of her clients and the legal profession as a whole.2