Melissa Hyman

What Melissa enjoys most about her role is the opportunity to combine her legal training with her passion for helping others. She takes pride in being part of a team that fights relentlessly for its clients with both skill and compassion.

A South Florida native with Brazilian roots, Melissa is fluent in Portuguese and values the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Florida International University and is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law.

Melissa serves as Vice President of both the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the Environmental & Land Use Law Society, and as Secretary of the school’s Federal Bar Association chapter. In the community, she serves on the Board of Directors for 211 Broward, a non-profit that connects individuals in crisis with essential resources and support.

In addition to her work in personal injury, Melissa is passionate about disability rights—shaped by a lifetime of advocating for her special needs sister. This personal connection fuels her dedication to speak for those whose voices often go unheard.

Outside of her legal career, she enjoys making luxury candles, running a book club, and spending time with her Boston Terrier, Bentley.

A quote I like that applies to any area of life in life - “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." — Jane Goodall