elissa Shisler, a Firm shareholder, has participated in all facets of the Firm’s practice, and is now focusing on coverage, bad faith and appeals. Melissa has argued before Colorado’s Supreme Court and Court of Appeals and has drafted many successful appeals and summary judgment motions, achieving dismissal of numerous claims and entire actions in construction defect, bad faith breach of contract, and coverage cases. Melissa joined forces with The Hustead Law Firm in order to channel her litigation skills into the Firm's unusually dynamic approach to litigation.
Prior to joining the Firm, Melissa was associated with a rapidly growing construction defect and computer software performance litigation firm which focuses on defense work. In doing so, Melissa learned early how to independently handle litigation of both residential and commercial construction defect actions alleging structural damage caused by swelling soils, soil settlement, technical code violations, grading, drainage, design and general construction error. Melissa delves into the intricate factual and legal issues of her cases, investigating every strategic angle, from non-party blame to understanding industry standards. Her litigation experience ranges from small, two-party actions to complex, multi-party and multi-tiered matters.
Born in Ohio, Melissa is virtually a Colorado native, living here since the age of five and graduating from Columbine High School. Being detail oriented is nothing new - she graduated with distinction from the University of Colorado in 1993 with a B.A. in both English and French literature. During college, Melissa was Phi Beta Kappa and a fixture on the Dean's list. Melissa attended law school at the University of Colorado, receiving her J.D. in 1996. In addition to graduating in the top 15% of her class, Melissa was a member and associate editor of the Law Review. She's now a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association, and the Colorado Defense Lawyer's Association.
After law school, Melissa served as a judicial clerk for the honorable John-David Sullivan. There, she gained invaluable experience from scrutinizing the techniques of good and bad trial advocates, and has put that knowledge to work.
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